Palomar Mountain Elementary School (Closed 2009)

Palomar Mountain Elementary School serves 7 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
7 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
21:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
n/a
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
86%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
14%
0.24
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Palomar Mountain Elementary School?
7 students attend Palomar Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Palomar Mountain Elementary School students are White, and 14% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palomar Mountain Elementary School?
Palomar Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palomar Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Palomar Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Palomar Mountain Elementary School part of?
Palomar Mountain Elementary School is part of Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District.

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