Palomares Elementary School serves 124 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Palomares Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palomares Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Palomares Elementary School's student population of 124 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palomares Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Palomares Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#443 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
19%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palomares Elementary School's ranking?
Palomares Elementary School is ranked #443 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Palomares Elementary School?
124 students attend Palomares Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Palomares Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palomares Elementary School?
Palomares Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Palomares Elementary School offer ?
Palomares Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Palomares Elementary School part of?
Palomares Elementary School is part of Castro Valley Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School - Thanksgiving Break (Events)
November 20, 2023 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break (Events)
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of School (Events)
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
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