Palmyra Elementary

Public K-6

 1325 E. Palmyra Ave.
       Orange, CA  92866-2428


(714) 997-6207

District: Orange Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1727th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,548 Help


Students who attend Palmyra Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Yorba Middle
High:    Orange High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.7 Help
Number of students:  400

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.0%
White:
10.5%
Asian:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81% Help


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Compare Details Palmyra Elementary ranks better than 70.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 14th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Orange Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.6. (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 (78%), White (10.5%), Asian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmyra Elementary is 22.7, which is the 3rd best among 27 elementary schools in the Orange Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmyra Elementary is $5,548, which is the 10th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Orange Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Palmyra Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmyra Elementary 1727th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Palmyra Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Orange Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange Unified 521st of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palmyra Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Palmyra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 52.67 2024th 4809 57.9%
2005 52.38 2077th 4822 56.9%
2006 48.72 2247th 4818 53.4%
2007 59.81 1837th 5113 64.1%
2008 45.52 2632nd 5113 48.5%
2009 40.81 3005th 5193 42.1%
2010 30.35 3819th 5314 28.1%
2011 37.77 3402nd 5377 36.7%
2012 40.54 3233rd 5390 40.0%
2013 24.95 4403rd 5530 20.4%
2015 43.37 2838th 5611 49.4%
2016 40.37 3057th 5614 45.5%
2017 49.43 2583rd 5692 54.6%
2018 52.45 2417th 5662 57.3%
2019 64.76 1851st 5789 68.0%
2022 71.47 1554th 5883 73.6%
2023 66.60 1721st 5848 70.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Palmyra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.54 2885th 3246 11.1%
2019 30.60 2447th 3275 25.3%
2022 48.17 1304th 3311 60.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palmyra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.91 1979th 5084 61.1%
2019 70.27 1168th 5173 77.4%
2022 82.42 655th 5264 87.6%
2023 76.34 922nd 5355 82.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Palmyra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.99 2235th 5413 58.7%
2019 62.98 1843rd 5492 66.4%
2022 68.06 1601st 5635 71.6%
2023 62.43 1825th 5595 67.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Palmyra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.83 2522nd 5431 53.6%
2019 63.90 1775th 5510 67.8%
2022 70.96 1476th 5663 73.9%
2023 64.56 1735th 5627 69.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Palmyra Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.22 1772nd 4830 63.3%
2019 73.95 966th 4963 80.5%
2022 80.53 716th 5084 85.9%
2023 77.35 855th 5079 83.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Palmyra Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 318 3 26 99 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1989 298 3 21 118 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1990 273 7 18 108 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1991 254 11 9 127 1 n/a n/a 0 402
1992 258 7 10 142 3 n/a n/a 0 420
1993 279 4 16 161 5 n/a n/a 0 465
1994 252 5 12 198 7 n/a n/a 0 474
1995 229 5 25 249 5 n/a n/a 0 513
1996 229 5 25 249 5 n/a n/a 0 513
1997 206 9 27 276 5 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 200 6 25 280 3 n/a n/a 0 514
1999 201 4 21 290 2 n/a n/a 0 518
2000 158 33 47 294 3 n/a n/a 0 535
2001 180 9 24 345 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2002 191 12 39 393 5 n/a n/a 1 641
2003 191 12 39 393 5 n/a n/a 1 641
2004 178 10 34 380 4 n/a n/a 21 627
2005 182 8 30 375 1 n/a n/a 23 619
2006 155 6 41 388 0 n/a n/a 18 608
2007 133 9 49 378 1 n/a n/a 18 588
2008 123 7 49 382 2 n/a n/a 0 563
2009 122 5 59 380 5 2 24 0 597
2010 110 7 52 411 3 7 17 0 607
2011 98 8 63 421 2 7 18 0 617
2012 85 5 44 394 1 7 12 0 548
2013 74 2 28 394 1 8 11 0 518
2014 74 4 32 387 0 6 12 0 515
2015 69 1 33 391 1 3 14 0 512
2016 61 3 30 383 0 2 11 0 490
2017 51 4 18 355 0 0 9 0 437
2018 45 7 18 342 0 0 11 0 423
2019 34 7 16 314 0 0 11 0 382
2020 37 7 20 322 0 1 10 0 397
2021 45 4 17 314 0 0 11 0 391
2022 36 8 19 305 1 2 17 0 388
2023 42 12 16 312 1 2 15 0 400

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 Palmyra Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 17.0 26.2 n/a
1989 441 17.0 25.9 n/a
1990 406 16.0 25.3 n/a
1991 402 16.0 25.1 n/a
1992 420 16.3 25.7 33.6
1993 465 17.5 26.6 40.6
1994 474 17.5 27.1 44.9
1995 513 19.0 27.0 55.4
1996 513 19.0 27.0 55.4
1997 523 21.0 24.9 47
1998 514 22.0 23.4 53.7
1999 518 23.6 21.9 47.7
2000 535 26.0 20.6 49
2001 559 28.0 20.0 47.2
2002 641 31.5 20.3 50.5
2003 641 31.5 20.3 50.5
2004 627 31.0 20.2 52.1
2005 619 29.5 21.0 55.4
2006 608 28.0 21.7 56.1
2007 588 26.2 22.4 56.5
2008 563 28.9 19.5 58.8
2009 597 29.0 19.9 58.5
2010 607 26.0 23.3 60.8
2011 617 n/a n/a 54
2012 548 22.4 24.4 n/a
2013 518 21.4 24.1 75.9
2014 515 20.0 25.6 77.9
2015 512 22.0 23.2 74.2
2016 490 22.0 22.2 74.5
2017 437 19.8 22.0 72.3
2018 423 18.0 23.5 74.5
2019 382 16.5 23.1 68.3
2020 397 n/a n/a 65.7
2021 391 16.6 23.4 66.8
2022 388 17.0 22.8 53.9
2023 400 17.5 22.7 81

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 Palmyra Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 446 17.0 26.2 n/a
1989 441 17.0 25.9 n/a
1990 406 16.0 25.3 n/a
1991 402 16.0 25.1 n/a
1992 420 16.3 25.7 33.6
1993 465 17.5 26.6 40.6
1994 474 17.5 27.1 44.9
1995 513 19.0 27.0 55.4
1996 513 19.0 27.0 55.4
1997 523 21.0 24.9 47
1998 514 22.0 23.4 53.7
1999 518 23.6 21.9 47.7
2000 535 26.0 20.6 49
2001 559 28.0 20.0 47.2
2002 641 31.5 20.3 50.5
2003 641 31.5 20.3 50.5
2004 627 31.0 20.2 52.1
2005 619 29.5 21.0 55.4
2006 608 28.0 21.7 56.1
2007 588 26.2 22.4 56.5
2008 563 28.9 19.5 58.8
2009 597 29.0 19.9 58.5
2010 607 26.0 23.3 60.8
2011 617 n/a n/a 54
2012 548 22.4 24.4 n/a
2013 518 21.4 24.1 75.9
2014 515 20.0 25.6 77.9
2015 512 22.0 23.2 74.2
2016 490 22.0 22.2 74.5
2017 437 19.8 22.0 72.3
2018 423 18.0 23.5 74.5
2019 382 16.5 23.1 68.3
2020 397 n/a n/a 65.7
2021 391 16.6 23.4 66.8
2022 388 17.0 22.8 53.9
2023 400 17.5 22.7 81

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

Palmyra Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201267.0%0.0%0.0%33.0%75.0%96.0%96.0%72.0%69.0%
201360.0%0.0%1.0%39.0%74.0%96.0%93.0%68.0%72.0%
201469.0%0.0%0.0%31.0%73.0%88.0%90.0%76.0%73.0%
201588.0%0.0%0.0%12.0%93.0%96.0%99.0%88.0%90.0%
201698.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%99.0%99.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
202092.9%3.6%1.8%92.9%94.6%96.4%94.6%

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,548

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmyra Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1851st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1721st of 5848 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmyra Elementary)54.226.5
 27.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orange Unified)53.452.8
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palmyra Elementary)41.742.9
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange Unified)52.755.5
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmyra Elementary)49.252.6
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orange Unified)5954.6
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra Elementary)42.443.9
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Orange Unified)53.649.7
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmyra Elementary)66.772.1
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orange Unified)5862
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra Elementary)51.945.2
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Orange Unified)40.945.8
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Palmyra Elementary)5046.8
 3.2%
   5th Grade Science (Orange Unified)3844.6
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Palmyra Elementary)6162.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Orange Unified)59.256.8
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palmyra Elementary)45.842.9
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Orange Unified)47.644.1
 3.4%
   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 Students382400
 4.7%
African American712
 71.4%
American Indian01
Asian1616
Hispanic314312
 0.6%
Pacific Islander02
White3442
 23.5%
Two or More Races1115
 36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.3%81%
 12.7%


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Students at Palmyra Elementary are 78% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Palmyra Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Yorba Middle
High : Orange High

Palmyra Elementary ranks 1727th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 400 students attended Palmyra Elementary.


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