Serving 572 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ladera Palma 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 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
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 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Ladera Palma Elementary School's student population of 572 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Ladera Palma 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 Ladera Palma Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3869 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
92%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Ladera Palma Elementary School is ranked #3869 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ladera Palma Elementary School?
572 students attend Ladera Palma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ladera Palma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ladera Palma Elementary School?
Ladera Palma Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ladera Palma Elementary School offer ?
Ladera Palma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ladera Palma Elementary School part of?
Ladera Palma Elementary School is part of La Habra City Elementary School District.
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Event
Date
Fall Break/Descanso de Oto帽o
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break/Descanso de verano
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last day of Instruction/Ultimo d铆a de instrucci贸n
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
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