Palomares Elementary School

About Palomares Elementary School

Palomares Elementary School is a public school located in the city of Pleasanton, California. The school serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Pleasanton Unified School District. Palomares Elementary School is an award-winning school, having been named a California Distinguished School in 2020.
At Palomares Elementary School, students are encouraged to develop their academic and social skills in a safe and nurturing environment. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including art, music, physical education, and after-school clubs. The school also has a strong commitment to technology, with a 1:1 Chromebook program for all students.
Palomares Elementary School is dedicated to providing a high-quality education for all students. The school focuses on building strong relationships between staff, families, and the community. The staff is committed to helping students reach their highest potential and become productive members of society.

Address:	6395 Palo Verde Rd. Castro Valley, CA 94546
Phone:	(510) 582-4207
Site:	palomares.cv.k12.ca.us
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	139 students

Overview Palomares Elementary School

Palomares Elementary School serves 139 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Palomares Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Palomares Elementary School

Palomares Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Palomares Elementary School is 0.77, 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.