Palominas Elementary School

Summary:

Palominas Elementary School is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Hereford, Arizona, with a student population of 426. The school is part of the Palominas Elementary School District 49, which is ranked 147 out of 288 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palominas Elementary School generally performs better than the district and state averages in academic assessments, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts for grades 3-7 and in Mathematics for grades 3, 7, and 8. The school also ranks highly for certain student subgroups, such as Native American students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and Homeless students. However, the school has seen an increase in dropout rates over the years, rising from 0.7% in 2017-2018 to 3.1% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern.

Compared to nearby schools in the Sierra Vista Unified District, such as Coronado Elementary School, Bella Vista Elementary School, and Town & Country Elementary School, Palominas Elementary School generally outperforms them in academic assessments. However, it lags behind the performance of the charter school Leman Academy of Excellence-Sierra Vista.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 10385 E Highway 92
       Hereford, AZ  85615-8370


(520) 366-6204

District: Palominas Elementary School District 49

SchoolDigger Rank:
369th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,510 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.6%
Hispanic:
30.5%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palominas Elementary School ranks better than 59.2% of elementary schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Palominas Elementary School ranks better than 51.4% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.24. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.6%), Hispanic (30.5%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palominas Elementary School is 18.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palominas Elementary School is $5,510.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palominas Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Palominas Elementary School 369th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Palominas Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Palominas Elementary School 259th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Palominas Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Palominas Elementary School District 49:

SchoolDigger ranks Palominas Elementary School District 49 147th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palominas Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 63.41 409th 1062 61.5%
2010 59.30 444th 1090 59.3%
2011 57.48 448th 1075 58.3%
2012 66.63 366th 1141 67.9%
2013 67.00 373rd 1158 67.8%
2014 68.46 351st 1079 67.5%
2015 45.45 455th 955 52.4%
2016 66.40 342nd 1079 68.3%
2017 68.96 339th 1106 69.3%
2018 58.67 426th 1109 61.6%
2019 51.01 468th 1039 55.0%
2021 64.64 390th 1226 68.2%
2022 32.43 609th 1000 39.1%
2023 44.72 604th 1245 51.5%
2024 54.27 369th 904 59.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.33 620th 1027 39.6%
2022 29.67 387th 444 12.8%
2023 20.32 560th 617 9.2%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 67.45 38th 975 96.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.84 56th 1201 95.3%
2023 60.74 216th 820 73.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.11 668th 1116 40.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.90 14th 423 96.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.92 424th 1023 58.6%
2019 56.49 356th 862 58.7%
2021 60.83 421st 1219 65.5%
2022 32.88 572nd 824 30.6%
2023 43.81 605th 1219 50.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Military Connected students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.29 132nd 239 44.8%
2023 62.27 42nd 145 71.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.79 364th 1032 64.7%
2019 53.27 371st 850 56.4%
2021 66.14 368th 1220 69.8%
2022 31.40 564th 830 32.0%
2023 43.86 607th 1216 50.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.87 480th 895 46.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.14 220th 911 75.9%
2021 56.99 421st 1198 64.9%
2023 34.32 756th 1170 35.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.75 6th 654 99.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.12 504th 720 30.0%
2019 21.26 508th 595 14.6%
2021 57.18 452nd 1161 61.1%
2023 29.49 761st 1024 25.7%
2024 37.54 321st 477 32.7%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Palominas Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 65.76 212th 663 68.0%
2010 53.41 303rd 692 56.2%
2011 41.99 401st 685 41.5%
2012 60.99 281st 772 63.6%
2013 61.23 289th 787 63.3%
2014 55.02 295th 690 57.2%
2015 58.46 174th 521 66.6%
2016 54.97 250th 677 63.1%
2017 61.61 217th 695 68.8%
2018 75.99 150th 711 78.9%
2019 48.99 265th 605 56.2%
2021 55.46 293rd 832 64.8%
2022 27.33 398th 605 34.2%
2023 51.60 322nd 854 62.3%
2024 42.24 259th 533 51.4%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.66 453rd 650 30.3%
2023 52.00 182nd 384 52.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 42.31 196th 606 67.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.58 65th 789 91.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.07 382nd 717 46.7%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.59 160th 624 74.4%
2019 49.69 209th 466 55.2%
2021 59.87 260th 820 68.3%
2023 53.05 295th 806 63.4%
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Rank History for middle school Military Connected students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.97 105th 143 26.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.06 124th 617 79.9%
2019 69.75 117th 435 73.1%
2021 52.38 305th 818 62.7%
2023 46.49 359th 810 55.7%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.46 99th 543 81.8%
2021 48.75 313th 802 61.0%
2023 57.25 245th 760 67.8%
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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.31 25th 390 93.6%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Palominas Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.41 167th 436 61.7%
2019 22.44 270th 337 19.9%
2021 50.89 348th 780 55.4%
2022 24.59 360th 446 19.3%
2023 28.87 493rd 675 27.0%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Palominas Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 415 6 0 49 0 n/a n/a 17 487
1989 461 7 5 44 1 n/a n/a 5 523
1990 479 13 4 56 1 n/a n/a -27 526
1991 501 10 5 51 2 n/a n/a -144 425
1992 310 7 6 36 0 n/a n/a 0 359
1993 349 16 11 50 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 399 15 11 81 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1995 334 8 9 88 2 n/a n/a 0 441
1996 334 8 9 88 2 n/a n/a 0 441
1997 351 11 15 90 1 n/a n/a 0 468
1998 344 11 12 113 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1999 338 8 8 109 1 n/a n/a 0 464
2000 297 13 6 81 2 n/a n/a 0 399
2001 294 9 5 98 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2002 287 9 5 98 7 n/a n/a 0 406
2003 287 9 5 98 7 n/a n/a 0 406
2004 280 16 11 127 5 n/a n/a 0 439
2005 293 16 11 133 7 n/a n/a 0 460
2006 281 18 9 128 4 n/a n/a 0 440
2007 274 17 16 126 4 n/a n/a 0 437
2008 270 12 12 115 4 n/a n/a 0 413
2009 273 13 11 115 3 n/a n/a 0 415
2010 275 10 8 125 6 n/a n/a 0 424
2011 265 16 1 132 3 8 0 0 425
2012 253 21 0 122 2 5 5 0 408
2013 242 12 2 127 2 4 7 0 396
2014 242 12 6 122 3 0 13 0 398
2015 251 11 1 131 2 3 13 0 412
2016 243 7 2 119 5 2 10 0 388
2017 256 11 2 120 3 2 13 0 407
2018 278 9 2 136 8 1 18 0 452
2019 257 13 1 131 8 1 21 0 432
2020 257 9 1 134 5 2 27 0 435
2021 251 9 2 122 5 2 24 0 415
2022 244 7 2 136 6 2 21 0 418
2023 254 7 3 130 5 0 27 0 426

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 Palominas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 23.5 20.7 n/a
1989 523 25.5 20.5 n/a
1990 526 28.0 18.7 n/a
1991 425 24.5 17.3 n/a
1992 359 26.5 13.5 n/a
1993 426 26.8 15.9 n/a
1994 506 27.8 18.2 n/a
1995 441 26.3 16.8 n/a
1996 441 26.3 16.8 n/a
1997 468 26.0 18.0 n/a
1998 482 27.0 17.9 n/a
1999 464 27.5 16.9 n/a
2000 399 28.4 14.0 n/a
2001 406 25.0 16.2 n/a
2002 406 26.0 15.6 47
2003 406 26.0 15.6 47
2004 439 27.0 16.3 51.3
2005 460 30.0 15.3 59.1
2006 440 26.0 16.9 50.7
2007 437 28.0 15.6 49.9
2008 413 26.9 15.4 44.3
2009 415 27.0 15.4 46.5
2010 424 28.0 15.1 53.3
2011 425 28.0 15.1 55.8
2012 408 29.0 14.0 54.9
2013 396 27.0 14.6 57.8
2014 398 25.6 15.5 56
2015 412 25.0 16.4 54.1
2016 388 22.0 17.6 58.2
2017 407 24.4 16.6 64.4
2018 452 26.0 17.3 55.8
2019 432 25.5 16.9 53.7
2020 435 23.5 18.5 51.7
2021 415 23.5 17.6 n/a
2022 418 23.0 18.1 28.5
2023 426 23.5 18.1 49.8

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 Palominas Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 487 23.5 20.7 n/a
1989 523 25.5 20.5 n/a
1990 526 28.0 18.7 n/a
1991 425 24.5 17.3 n/a
1992 359 26.5 13.5 n/a
1993 426 26.8 15.9 n/a
1994 506 27.8 18.2 n/a
1995 441 26.3 16.8 n/a
1996 441 26.3 16.8 n/a
1997 468 26.0 18.0 n/a
1998 482 27.0 17.9 n/a
1999 464 27.5 16.9 n/a
2000 399 28.4 14.0 n/a
2001 406 25.0 16.2 n/a
2002 406 26.0 15.6 47
2003 406 26.0 15.6 47
2004 439 27.0 16.3 51.3
2005 460 30.0 15.3 59.1
2006 440 26.0 16.9 50.7
2007 437 28.0 15.6 49.9
2008 413 26.9 15.4 44.3
2009 415 27.0 15.4 46.5
2010 424 28.0 15.1 53.3
2011 425 28.0 15.1 55.8
2012 408 29.0 14.0 54.9
2013 396 27.0 14.6 57.8
2014 398 25.6 15.5 56
2015 412 25.0 16.4 54.1
2016 388 22.0 17.6 58.2
2017 407 24.4 16.6 64.4
2018 452 26.0 17.3 55.8
2019 432 25.5 16.9 53.7
2020 435 23.5 18.5 51.7
2021 415 23.5 17.6 n/a
2022 418 23.0 18.1 28.5
2023 426 23.5 18.1 49.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palominas Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $555 (6.1%) $105 (1.2%) $1,216 (13.4%) $5,440 (59.9%) $2,983 (32.8%) $8,423 (92.7%) $9,084
2020 $462 (9.5%) $49 (1.0%) $973 (20.1%) $3,899 (80.4%) $441 (9.1%) $4,340 (89.5%) $4,851
2021 $451 (8.2%) $407 (7.4%) $1,309 (23.9%) $4,280 (78.3%) $331 (6.1%) $4,611 (84.3%) $5,469
2022 $609 (11.1%) $556 (10.1%) $1,775 (32.2%) $4,186 (76.0%) $158 (2.9%) $4,344 (78.8%) $5,510

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palominas Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 468th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 604th of 1245 Elementary schools
 3.5%
Ranks 265th of 605 Middle schoolsRanks 322nd of 854 Middle schools
 6.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students432426
 1.4%
African American137
 46.2%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian13
 200%
Hispanic131130
 0.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White257254
 1.2%
Two or More Races2127
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.7%49.8%
 3.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Palominas Elementary School.

Palominas Elementary School ranks 369th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Palominas Elementary School are 60% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.


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