Serving 868 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Panama Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 868 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Panama Elementary School's student population of 868 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
868 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Panama Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Panama Elementary School is 0.55, which is less 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
#3797 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panama Elementary School's ranking?
Panama Elementary School is ranked #3797 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Panama Elementary School often compared to?
Panama Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wayside Elementary School, Independence Elementary School, Bill L. Williams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Panama Elementary School?
868 students attend Panama Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Panama Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Panama Elementary School?
Panama Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Panama Elementary School offer ?
Panama Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Panama Elementary School part of?
Panama Elementary School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
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