Raffaello Palla Elementary School

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Raffaello Palla Elementary School serves 875 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 875 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 45%
Reading Proficiency
: 51%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Raffaello Palla Elementary School's student population of 875 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

875 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

The diversity score of Raffaello Palla Elementary School is 0.24, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

45%

40%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Raffaello Palla Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(18-19)

51%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raffaello Palla Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

24:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Raffaello Palla Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

87%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Raffaello Palla Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Raffaello Palla Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

67%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Raffaello Palla Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Raffaello Palla Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Greenfield Union School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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?

45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Raffaello Palla Elementary School?

875 students attend Raffaello Palla Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Raffaello Palla Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Raffaello Palla Elementary School?

Raffaello Palla Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Raffaello Palla Elementary School offer ?

Raffaello Palla Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Raffaello Palla Elementary School part of?

Raffaello Palla Elementary School is part of Greenfield Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 875 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Math Proficiency
: 45%
Reading Proficiency
: 51%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education