Park Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2023)

445 S. Park Ave.
Perris, CA 92570
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 430 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Park Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15% (which was lower than the California state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(15-16)
15%
37%
(15-16)
25%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
11%
Hispanic
(15-16)
92%
54%
Black
(15-16)
3%
6%
White
(15-16)
4%
24%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
1%
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
4%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Park Avenue Elementary School?
430 students attend Park Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Park Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Park Avenue Elementary School?
Park Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Park Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Park Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Park Avenue Elementary School part of?
Park Avenue Elementary School is part of Perris Elementary School District.

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