Palmquist Elementary

Public K-5

 1999 CA St.
       Oceanside, CA  92054-5685


(760) 901-8500

District: Oceanside Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2711th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,138 Help


Students who attend Palmquist Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle
High:    Oceanside High

Student/teacher ratio:  25.9 Help
Number of students:  529

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
45.6%
White:
43.1%
Two or more races:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.4% Help


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Compare Details Palmquist Elementary ranks better than 53.8% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Oceanside Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.67. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (45.6%), White (43.1%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmquist Elementary is 25.9. 11 elementary schools in the Oceanside Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmquist Elementary is $12,138. 8 elementary schools in the Oceanside Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Palmquist Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmquist Elementary 2711th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Palmquist Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Oceanside Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Oceanside Unified 828th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palmquist Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Palmquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.73 2324th 4809 51.7%
2005 50.79 2154th 4822 55.3%
2006 54.72 1976th 4818 59.0%
2007 60.42 1803rd 5113 64.7%
2008 37.50 3100th 5113 39.4%
2009 38.79 3124th 5193 39.8%
2010 55.97 2219th 5314 58.2%
2011 67.92 1583rd 5377 70.6%
2012 71.01 1471st 5390 72.7%
2013 62.65 1964th 5530 64.5%
2015 40.92 2965th 5611 47.2%
2016 51.11 2434th 5614 56.6%
2017 48.58 2627th 5692 53.8%
2018 47.71 2674th 5662 52.8%
2019 57.19 2201st 5789 62.0%
2022 50.39 2521st 5883 57.1%
2023 46.67 2704th 5848 53.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Palmquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 20.89 3156th 3311 4.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Palmquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.47 1358th 2416 43.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palmquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.50 3280th 5084 35.5%
2019 47.78 2556th 5173 50.6%
2022 42.14 2827th 5264 46.3%
2023 43.62 2790th 5355 47.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Palmquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.39 2472nd 5413 54.3%
2019 60.05 1961st 5492 64.3%
2022 53.74 2227th 5635 60.5%
2023 45.47 2659th 5595 52.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Palmquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.18 601st 2128 71.8%
2022 23.34 1840th 2227 17.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Palmquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.61 2744th 5431 49.5%
2019 54.08 2252nd 5510 59.1%
2022 47.29 2593rd 5663 54.2%
2023 46.79 2623rd 5627 53.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Palmquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.76 3225th 4830 33.2%
2019 46.89 2492nd 4963 49.8%
2022 28.63 3825th 5084 24.8%
2023 32.06 3529th 5079 30.5%
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Rank History for White students at Palmquist Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.97 1663rd 2737 39.2%
2019 52.92 1462nd 2834 48.4%
2022 47.86 1531st 2726 43.8%
2023 38.89 1747th 2659 34.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 27, 2017

Open Quote My kids both go to Palmquist and we Iove it. The teachers are excellent and so is the principal. We have an organic garden and they kids get to eat what they plant. My kids have gotten a excellent education here! I highly recommend this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, September 2, 2012

Open Quote I have had a wonderful experience at this school. I have twins. They started in Kinder last year and they had Acosta and Robison. Both wonderful. The PTO are really strong and they offer after school sessions in many subjects. I am not a PTO member, but my kids did karate and dance and had a great time. Academic standards are high. First grade has been crazy we had a relocation of schools due to construction and things really do seem to be out of control as they find their footing in a new location but everyone is trying really hard.
I love this school. My kids love and have excelled at this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Palmquist Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 504 45 56 158 3 n/a n/a 0 766
1989 534 69 49 178 3 n/a n/a 0 833
1990 484 40 36 204 1 n/a n/a 0 765
1991 498 37 32 282 1 n/a n/a 0 850
1992 481 45 41 272 0 n/a n/a 0 839
1993 447 36 42 302 2 n/a n/a 0 829
1994 452 39 56 295 3 n/a n/a 0 845
1995 427 25 51 304 4 n/a n/a 0 811
1996 427 25 51 304 4 n/a n/a 0 811
1997 398 38 47 302 7 n/a n/a 0 792
1998 382 40 42 326 6 n/a n/a 0 796
1999 364 34 38 350 3 n/a n/a 0 789
2000 367 51 38 390 4 n/a n/a 0 850
2001 348 41 30 377 5 n/a n/a 0 801
2002 333 24 36 343 2 n/a n/a 0 738
2003 333 24 36 343 2 n/a n/a 0 738
2004 334 25 33 429 3 n/a n/a 0 824
2005 298 29 31 386 2 n/a n/a 13 759
2006 275 19 28 329 1 n/a n/a 12 664
2007 255 23 27 311 1 n/a n/a 10 627
2008 235 22 30 299 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2009 256 29 15 337 2 13 13 0 665
2010 223 26 19 307 2 11 15 0 603
2011 223 26 19 285 2 12 21 0 588
2012 232 25 14 312 2 8 24 0 617
2013 243 25 18 356 3 13 19 0 677
2014 264 31 22 336 4 15 23 0 695
2015 265 27 22 341 3 13 37 0 708
2016 244 21 21 337 3 9 46 0 681
2017 253 17 17 310 4 6 54 0 661
2018 247 12 15 295 3 7 49 0 628
2019 246 11 15 275 2 5 57 0 611
2020 273 10 11 279 4 2 58 0 637
2021 224 7 9 251 2 1 59 0 553
2022 209 11 10 258 1 3 45 0 537
2023 228 8 7 241 1 3 41 0 529

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 Palmquist Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 766 29.0 26.4 n/a
1989 833 31.0 26.8 n/a
1990 765 33.0 23.1 n/a
1991 850 33.0 25.7 n/a
1992 839 33.5 25.0 38.5
1993 829 31.0 26.7 54.6
1994 845 32.5 26.0 43.1
1995 811 31.0 26.2 45.7
1996 811 31.0 26.2 45.7
1997 792 36.0 22.0 42.3
1998 796 35.0 22.7 45.4
1999 789 35.0 22.5 46.1
2000 850 36.0 23.6 43.3
2001 801 40.0 20.0 44.8
2002 738 39.0 18.9 41.3
2003 738 39.0 18.9 41.3
2004 824 40.5 20.3 48.9
2005 759 42.0 18.1 52.1
2006 664 33.0 20.1 44.3
2007 627 33.5 18.7 46.5
2008 588 34.8 16.9 50
2009 665 32.5 19.6 52.3
2010 603 28.0 21.5 56.1
2011 588 n/a n/a 50.9
2012 617 25.7 23.9 n/a
2013 677 25.7 26.2 52.7
2014 695 26.0 26.7 51.1
2015 708 29.0 24.4 50.6
2016 681 30.0 22.7 50.2
2017 661 28.0 23.6 51.6
2018 628 27.5 22.8 49.7
2019 611 25.5 23.9 49.8
2020 637 n/a n/a 48.5
2021 553 22.9 24.1 49.5
2022 537 21.4 25.0 56.1
2023 529 20.4 25.9 59.4

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 Palmquist Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 766 29.0 26.4 n/a
1989 833 31.0 26.8 n/a
1990 765 33.0 23.1 n/a
1991 850 33.0 25.7 n/a
1992 839 33.5 25.0 38.5
1993 829 31.0 26.7 54.6
1994 845 32.5 26.0 43.1
1995 811 31.0 26.2 45.7
1996 811 31.0 26.2 45.7
1997 792 36.0 22.0 42.3
1998 796 35.0 22.7 45.4
1999 789 35.0 22.5 46.1
2000 850 36.0 23.6 43.3
2001 801 40.0 20.0 44.8
2002 738 39.0 18.9 41.3
2003 738 39.0 18.9 41.3
2004 824 40.5 20.3 48.9
2005 759 42.0 18.1 52.1
2006 664 33.0 20.1 44.3
2007 627 33.5 18.7 46.5
2008 588 34.8 16.9 50
2009 665 32.5 19.6 52.3
2010 603 28.0 21.5 56.1
2011 588 n/a n/a 50.9
2012 617 25.7 23.9 n/a
2013 677 25.7 26.2 52.7
2014 695 26.0 26.7 51.1
2015 708 29.0 24.4 50.6
2016 681 30.0 22.7 50.2
2017 661 28.0 23.6 51.6
2018 628 27.5 22.8 49.7
2019 611 25.5 23.9 49.8
2020 637 n/a n/a 48.5
2021 553 22.9 24.1 49.5
2022 537 21.4 25.0 56.1
2023 529 20.4 25.9 59.4

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

Palmquist Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201288.0%10.0%0.0%2.0%88.0%88.0%90.0%88.0%88.0%
201390.0%8.0%0.0%2.0%92.0%91.0%92.0%91.0%91.0%
201485.0%11.0%0.0%5.0%87.0%88.0%89.0%87.0%86.0%
201591.0%6.0%0.0%3.0%93.0%92.0%94.0%92.0%92.0%
201697.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201790.0%0.0%4.0%6.0%98.0%96.0%≥99.0%95.0%98.0%
201898.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201998.0%2.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
202094.1%5.9%0.0%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,138

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmquist Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2201st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2704th of 5848 Elementary schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmquist Elementary)61.237
 24.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oceanside Unified)4737.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palmquist Elementary)61.239
 22.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oceanside Unified)50.340
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmquist Elementary)45.954.6
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oceanside Unified)41.239.8
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palmquist Elementary)4038.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oceanside Unified)40.135.3
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmquist Elementary)5844.3
 13.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Oceanside Unified)44.241.4
 2.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palmquist Elementary)2628.4
 2.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oceanside Unified)29.525.9
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Palmquist Elementary)3922.7
 16.3%
   5th Grade Science (Oceanside Unified)27.427.4
 0.1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students611529
 13.4%
African American118
 27.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian157
 53.3%
Hispanic275241
 12.4%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White246228
 7.3%
Two or More Races5741
 28.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.8%59.4%
 9.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 529 students attended Palmquist Elementary.

Students at Palmquist Elementary are 46% Hispanic, 43% White, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Palmquist Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Middle
High : Oceanside High

Palmquist Elementary ranks 2711th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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