La Canada Elementary School vs. Palm Crest Elementary School
Should I attend La Canada Elementary School or Palm Crest Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
La Canada Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Palm Crest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 643 students in grades Kindergarten-6, La Canada Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 608 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Palm Crest Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
643 students
608 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
87%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
88%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
105
80
Grade 1 Students
77
74
Grade 2 Students
83
82
Grade 3 Students
85
88
Grade 4 Students
84
87
Grade 5 Students
109
90
Grade 6 Students
100
107
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
34%
35%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
40%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
15%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
n/a
1%
n/a