At a glance
Reported students
375
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
386
Palm Elementary: 375 reported students.
State peer staffing position
65th percentile
23.4:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 265
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.3:1
What the reported data says about Palm Elementary
Palm Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Hacienda Heights. It is one of 30 current school records connected to Hacienda la Puente Unified. NCES reports 375 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.4:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (83.7%) and Asian (6.4%). English learners represent 21.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Palm Elementary
- 1How do the reported 23.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 16 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 21.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White3.5%
- Hispanic83.7%
- Black0.5%
- Asian6.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hacienda la Puente Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wing Lane Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
384 reported students
Sparks Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Los Altos Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
391 reported students
Workman Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
347 reported students
California Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
317 reported students
Valinda School of Academics
Elementary · Grades KG–05
306 reported students
Public schools near Palm Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwis Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 305 | 1.3 mi |
| Don Julian Elementary Elementary · Bassett Unified | KG–08 | 544 | 1.6 mi |
| Nelson Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 291 | 1.8 mi |
| Los Altos Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 391 | 1.9 mi |
| Wallen L. Andrews Elementary · Whittier City | KG–08 | 542 | 2 mi |
| Sparks Elementary Elementary · Hacienda la Puente Unified | KG–05 | 361 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Palm Elementary
What grades does Palm Elementary serve?
Palm Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hacienda la Puente Unified.
How many students attend Palm Elementary?
Palm Elementary reported 375 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 265 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Palm Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 23.4:1, based on 375 students and 16 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Palm Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Palm Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Hacienda la Puente Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Palm Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Palm Elementary in?
Palm Elementary is part of Hacienda la Puente Unified, based in City Of Industry, CA, which operates 30 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Palm Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Kwis Elementary (1.3 mi), Don Julian Elementary (1.6 mi), Nelson Elementary (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.