Paloma Elementary School serves 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Math Proficiency: 55%
- Reading Proficiency: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paloma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Paloma Elementary School's student population of 530 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Paloma Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)73%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
34%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
46%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Paloma Elementary School?
530 students attend Paloma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Paloma Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paloma Elementary School?
Paloma Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Paloma Elementary School offer ?
Paloma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paloma Elementary School part of?
Paloma Elementary School is part of Temecula Valley Unified School District.
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