Palms Elementary

Public K-6

 12445 E. 207th St.
       Lakewood, CA  90715-1619


(562) 229-7900

District: ABC Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2765th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,861 Help


Students who attend Palms Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle
High:    Artesia High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.5 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.0%
African American:
15.3%
Asian:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.6% Help


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Compare Details Palms Elementary ranks better than 52.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 14th among 19 ranked elementary schools in the ABC Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Palms Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58%), African American (15.3%), Asian (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palms Elementary is 23.5, which is the 9th best among 19 elementary schools in the ABC Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palms Elementary is $5,861. 10 elementary schools in the ABC Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Palms Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Palms Elementary 2765th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Palms Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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ABC Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks ABC Unified 378th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palms Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.54 2484th 4809 48.3%
2005 46.36 2374th 4822 50.8%
2006 37.78 2840th 4818 41.1%
2007 40.15 2895th 5113 43.4%
2008 34.27 3315th 5113 35.2%
2009 36.75 3265th 5193 37.1%
2010 47.10 2743rd 5314 48.4%
2011 60.82 1969th 5377 63.4%
2012 64.54 1812th 5390 66.4%
2013 62.47 1973rd 5530 64.3%
2015 53.33 2273rd 5611 59.5%
2016 50.62 2462nd 5614 56.1%
2017 51.38 2475th 5692 56.5%
2018 50.67 2537th 5662 55.2%
2019 43.88 2955th 5789 49.0%
2022 55.84 2253rd 5883 61.7%
2023 45.85 2758th 5848 52.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.79 901st 3246 72.2%
2019 52.71 1112th 3275 66.0%
2022 85.68 218th 3311 93.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.35 953rd 2416 60.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.55 1934th 5084 62.0%
2019 48.60 2499th 5173 51.7%
2022 68.37 1249th 5264 76.3%
2023 51.62 2251st 5355 58.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.46 2154th 5413 60.2%
2019 50.51 2460th 5492 55.2%
2022 57.52 2045th 5635 63.7%
2023 42.97 2806th 5595 49.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.75 882nd 2128 58.6%
2019 37.84 1386th 2585 46.4%
2022 40.39 1062nd 2227 52.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.62 2879th 5431 47.0%
2019 36.85 3262nd 5510 40.8%
2022 53.11 2279th 5663 59.8%
2023 48.08 2544th 5627 54.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.37 73rd 700 89.6%
2019 69.39 165th 747 77.9%
2022 77.79 90th 663 86.4%
2023 64.07 177th 657 73.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.35 2593rd 4830 46.3%
2019 39.00 3027th 4963 39.0%
2022 65.11 1377th 5084 72.9%
2023 58.35 1750th 5079 65.5%
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Rank History for White students at Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 29.85 2157th 2834 23.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Palms Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 288 92 142 106 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1989 283 67 158 97 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1990 260 62 151 92 1 n/a n/a 0 566
1991 265 72 131 91 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1992 255 85 138 101 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1993 231 86 163 86 1 n/a n/a 0 567
1994 217 98 141 103 1 n/a n/a 0 560
1995 200 150 125 134 2 n/a n/a 0 611
1996 200 150 125 134 2 n/a n/a 0 611
1997 187 169 102 141 2 n/a n/a 0 601
1998 182 173 128 175 3 n/a n/a 0 661
1999 208 188 146 205 4 n/a n/a 0 751
2000 186 187 153 213 3 n/a n/a 0 742
2001 150 178 137 236 2 n/a n/a 0 703
2002 146 158 162 285 5 n/a n/a 4 760
2003 146 158 162 285 5 n/a n/a 4 760
2004 123 165 162 247 5 n/a n/a 2 704
2005 111 138 161 240 10 n/a n/a 8 668
2006 97 123 133 261 7 n/a n/a 12 633
2007 73 129 138 245 4 n/a n/a 18 607
2008 77 127 137 251 1 n/a n/a 0 593
2009 82 122 118 262 0 7 18 0 609
2010 77 119 118 255 0 11 14 0 594
2011 65 102 109 294 1 9 13 0 593
2012 53 90 95 304 2 5 10 0 559
2013 49 98 87 316 4 5 11 0 570
2014 61 86 98 352 4 6 8 0 615
2015 53 89 99 366 8 4 7 0 626
2016 48 102 108 377 1 6 9 0 651
2017 49 116 94 378 0 12 9 0 658
2018 45 92 100 380 2 11 7 0 637
2019 46 102 97 384 0 9 19 0 657
2020 38 84 93 374 0 4 27 0 620
2021 24 76 83 337 0 4 28 0 552
2022 22 86 62 316 0 7 29 0 522
2023 17 79 71 300 0 4 46 0 517

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palms Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 25.3 24.8 n/a
1989 605 21.9 27.6 n/a
1990 566 23.4 24.1 n/a
1991 559 23.4 23.8 n/a
1992 580 23.8 24.3 23.4
1993 567 22.6 25.1 30
1994 560 22.6 24.8 30.2
1995 611 23.6 25.9 43.4
1996 611 23.6 25.9 43.4
1997 601 29.6 20.3 42.4
1998 661 32.6 20.3 42.1
1999 751 35.4 21.2 43.4
2000 742 34.0 21.8 42.9
2001 703 33.6 20.9 45.4
2002 760 33.0 23.0 41.1
2003 760 33.0 23.0 41.1
2004 704 32.4 21.7 41.7
2005 668 29.3 22.8 54.1
2006 633 27.4 23.1 56.7
2007 607 27.3 22.2 55
2008 593 29.1 20.4 53.1
2009 609 27.6 21.3 56.2
2010 594 27.6 21.5 64.6
2011 593 n/a n/a 68.5
2012 559 23.6 23.6 n/a
2013 570 25.0 22.8 71.1
2014 615 23.0 26.7 72.7
2015 626 24.0 26.0 71.7
2016 651 25.0 26.0 72.7
2017 658 25.0 26.3 72
2018 637 25.0 25.4 72.8
2019 657 24.0 27.3 69.6
2020 620 n/a n/a 67.9
2021 552 22.0 25.0 74.8
2022 522 23.0 22.6 81.2
2023 517 22.0 23.5 76.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palms Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 628 25.3 24.8 n/a
1989 605 21.9 27.6 n/a
1990 566 23.4 24.1 n/a
1991 559 23.4 23.8 n/a
1992 580 23.8 24.3 23.4
1993 567 22.6 25.1 30
1994 560 22.6 24.8 30.2
1995 611 23.6 25.9 43.4
1996 611 23.6 25.9 43.4
1997 601 29.6 20.3 42.4
1998 661 32.6 20.3 42.1
1999 751 35.4 21.2 43.4
2000 742 34.0 21.8 42.9
2001 703 33.6 20.9 45.4
2002 760 33.0 23.0 41.1
2003 760 33.0 23.0 41.1
2004 704 32.4 21.7 41.7
2005 668 29.3 22.8 54.1
2006 633 27.4 23.1 56.7
2007 607 27.3 22.2 55
2008 593 29.1 20.4 53.1
2009 609 27.6 21.3 56.2
2010 594 27.6 21.5 64.6
2011 593 n/a n/a 68.5
2012 559 23.6 23.6 n/a
2013 570 25.0 22.8 71.1
2014 615 23.0 26.7 72.7
2015 626 24.0 26.0 71.7
2016 651 25.0 26.0 72.7
2017 658 25.0 26.3 72
2018 637 25.0 25.4 72.8
2019 657 24.0 27.3 69.6
2020 620 n/a n/a 67.9
2021 552 22.0 25.0 74.8
2022 522 23.0 22.6 81.2
2023 517 22.0 23.5 76.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Palms Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201497.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201599.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201699.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201797.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%97.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palms Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,861

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palms Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2955th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2758th of 5848 Elementary schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palms Elementary)42.131.3
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ABC Unified)62.357
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palms Elementary)47.446.3
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (ABC Unified)6462.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palms Elementary)53.930.3
 23.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ABC Unified)63.261.2
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palms Elementary)46.731.6
 15.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (ABC Unified)54.559
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palms Elementary)42.649.3
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ABC Unified)65.364.5
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palms Elementary)27.733.8
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (ABC Unified)4749.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Palms Elementary)27.743.7
 16%
   5th Grade Science (ABC Unified)43.748.5
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palms Elementary)43.432.9
 10.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (ABC Unified)67.362.7
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palms Elementary)31.331.5
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (ABC Unified)55.148.5
 6.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students657517
 21.3%
African American10279
 22.5%
American Indian00
Asian9771
 26.8%
Hispanic384300
 21.9%
Pacific Islander94
 55.6%
White4617
 63%
Two or More Races1946
 142.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients69.6%76.6%
 7%


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Students at Palms Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 15% African American, 14% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 3% White.

Students who attend Palms Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tetzlaff (Martin B.) Middle
High : Artesia High

In the 2022-23 school year, 517 students attended Palms Elementary.

Palms Elementary ranks 2765th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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