Palominas Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Palominas Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palominas Elementary School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
418 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Palominas Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Palominas Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#702 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
5%

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
33%
47%

Black
2%
6%

White
58%
35%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
29%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
9%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palominas Elementary School's ranking?
Palominas Elementary School is ranked #702 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Palominas Elementary School?
418 students attend Palominas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Palominas Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palominas Elementary School?
Palominas Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palominas Elementary School offer ?
Palominas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Palominas Elementary School part of?
Palominas Elementary School is part of Palominas Elementary School District 49 (4180).
School Reviews
5 12/6/2011
Palominas school is the only school in the area were they teach a different language and has awesome education!!!It's a honor to be educated at this school!!!To me it's the best school around!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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