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Paloma Elementary School

660 Camino Magnifico
San Marcos, CA 92069
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 715 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paloma Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Paloma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Paloma Elementary School's student population of 715 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
715 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Paloma Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paloma Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#775 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paloma Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paloma 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 2021-22 school year data.
73%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paloma 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 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Paloma Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Paloma Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
17%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Paloma Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
37%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Paloma Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
36%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Paloma Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Paloma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Paloma Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Paloma Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paloma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paloma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paloma Elementary School's ranking?
Paloma Elementary School is ranked #775 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Paloma Elementary School often compared to?
Paloma Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creekside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Paloma Elementary School?
715 students attend Paloma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Paloma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paloma Elementary School?
Paloma Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Paloma Elementary School offer ?
Paloma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Paloma Elementary School part of?
Paloma Elementary School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Paloma Elementary School located?
Paloma Elementary School is located in the Santa Fe Hills neighborhood of San Marcos, CA.
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Last Day of School
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
June 10, 2026 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 715 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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