Palomar Elementary School
Tel:
(619)420-0134
- Palomar Elementary School serves 365 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Palomar Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Palomar Elementary School's student population of 365 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 365 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Palomar Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palomar Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #4274 out of 9584 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 88% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 8% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chula Vista Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palomar Elementary School is Castle Park Senior High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alta Vista Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kellogg (karl H.) Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chula Vista Kellogg (karl H.) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 327 students
0.5 miles
229 E. Naples St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)420-4151 0.5 K-6 327 - Chula Vista Castle Park Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1671 students
0.7 miles
1395 Hilltop Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)585-2000 0.7 9-12 1671 - Chula Vista Parkview Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 353 students
0.7 miles
575 Juniper St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)421-5483 0.7 K-6 353 - Chula Vista Castle Park Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 394 students
0.8 miles
25 Emerson St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619)422-5301 0.8 K-6 394 - Chula Vista Rohr (fred H.) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 327 students
0.8 miles
1540 Malta Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619)420-5533 0.8 K-6 327
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