Serving 742 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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 70% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Paloma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Paloma Elementary School's student population of 742 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#775 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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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?
742 students attend Paloma Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Paloma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paloma Elementary School?
Paloma Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
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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Event
Date
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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