Las Palmas

Summary:

Las Palmas is an elementary school in National City, California, serving 507 students in grades K-6. It is part of the National Elementary District, which is ranked 1139 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Las Palmas faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.3% in 2018-2019 to 49.3% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the 34.7% at Palmer Way, 36.5% at John A. Otis Elementary, and 47.0% at Lincoln Acres. Additionally, Las Palmas consistently underperforms the National Elementary District and the state of California in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with only 27.51% of students proficient or better in ELA and 25.54% in Mathematics, compared to the district and state averages.

Las Palmas also faces socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.61% in 2020-2021 to 75.74% in 2022-2023, on par with the nearby schools. The school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 21.3 to 23 students per teacher, slightly higher than the nearby schools. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach, including targeted interventions, increased resources, and collaboration with the community to support the success of the students at Las Palmas.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1900 East 18th St.
       National City, CA  91950-5013


(619) 336-8500

District: National Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
4119th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,988 Help


Students who attend Las Palmas usually attend:

High:    Sweetwater High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.8 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.5%
Asian:
7.4%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  79.3% Help


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Compare Details Las Palmas ranks worse than 70.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the National Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.83. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 (84.5%), Asian (7.4%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 79.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Las Palmas is 22.8, which is the 4th best among 10 elementary schools in the National Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Las Palmas is $4,988. 7 elementary schools in the National Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Las Palmas:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Palmas 4119th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Las Palmas in the ranking list.)

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National Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks National Elementary 1139th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Las Palmas

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Rank History for all students at Las Palmas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 26.38 3457th 4809 28.1%
2005 21.98 3829th 4822 20.6%
2006 27.88 3461st 4818 28.2%
2007 35.58 3189th 5113 37.6%
2008 45.48 2637th 5113 48.4%
2009 36.95 3247th 5193 37.5%
2010 44.03 2915th 5314 45.1%
2011 38.32 3361st 5377 37.5%
2012 41.22 3187th 5390 40.9%
2013 35.55 3634th 5530 34.3%
2015 31.01 3626th 5611 35.4%
2016 35.86 3344th 5614 40.4%
2017 35.62 3401st 5692 40.2%
2018 41.32 3064th 5662 45.9%
2019 36.93 3393rd 5789 41.4%
2022 31.13 3780th 5883 35.7%
2023 29.02 3982nd 5874 32.2%
2024 27.83 4119th 5862 29.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Las Palmas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.84 639th 3246 80.3%
2019 43.99 1550th 3275 52.7%
2022 45.36 1443rd 3311 56.4%
2023 50.44 1183rd 3250 63.6%
2024 43.22 1601st 3160 49.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Las Palmas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.52 1005th 2420 58.5%
2024 29.54 1866th 2634 29.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Las Palmas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.80 2447th 5084 51.9%
2019 44.26 2803rd 5173 45.8%
2022 37.47 3220th 5264 38.8%
2023 36.85 3331st 5374 38.0%
2024 34.32 3588th 5511 34.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Las Palmas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.32 2933rd 5413 45.8%
2019 40.49 3072nd 5492 44.1%
2022 29.12 3815th 5635 32.3%
2023 28.59 3904th 5617 30.5%
2024 27.56 4014th 5605 28.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Las Palmas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 36.05 1477th 2585 42.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Las Palmas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.56 3006th 5431 44.7%
2019 34.76 3410th 5510 38.1%
2022 33.99 3462nd 5663 38.9%
2023 30.04 3778th 5650 33.1%
2024 29.54 3856th 5636 31.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Las Palmas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.25 2336th 4830 51.6%
2019 43.78 2692nd 4963 45.8%
2022 36.87 3157th 5084 37.9%
2023 35.58 3273rd 5098 35.8%
2024 35.54 3313th 5102 35.1%
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Data source: test scores: California 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.

Las Palmas Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Las Palmas

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 71 56 106 350 5 n/a n/a 0 588
1989 81 55 101 385 3 n/a n/a 0 625
1990 67 54 88 445 4 n/a n/a 0 658
1991 84 40 88 463 4 n/a n/a 0 679
1992 66 46 92 484 10 n/a n/a 0 698
1993 54 39 136 480 10 n/a n/a 0 719
1994 74 39 122 480 7 n/a n/a 0 722
1995 56 39 118 523 12 n/a n/a 0 748
1996 56 39 118 523 12 n/a n/a 0 748
1997 51 37 123 526 5 n/a n/a 0 742
1998 43 39 132 510 4 n/a n/a 0 728
1999 47 34 140 521 8 n/a n/a 0 750
2000 37 29 147 515 4 n/a n/a 0 732
2001 38 34 136 518 3 n/a n/a 0 729
2002 38 20 160 522 5 n/a n/a 0 745
2003 38 20 160 522 5 n/a n/a 0 745
2004 29 22 154 512 7 n/a n/a 0 724
2005 22 14 146 549 5 n/a n/a 0 736
2006 22 14 137 551 4 n/a n/a 0 728
2007 21 21 117 555 2 n/a n/a 2 718
2008 28 16 109 545 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2009 22 17 94 584 2 0 0 0 719
2010 12 0 10 607 0 1 119 0 749
2011 18 18 84 594 1 3 7 0 725
2012 17 15 85 608 1 2 4 0 732
2013 10 6 88 593 1 3 12 0 713
2014 16 3 74 569 1 3 17 0 683
2015 16 9 74 572 2 3 13 0 689
2016 9 6 75 562 2 3 20 0 677
2017 9 7 64 556 2 3 20 0 661
2018 10 3 68 553 0 4 24 0 662
2019 11 4 71 537 2 1 16 0 642
2020 12 5 63 523 1 2 15 2 623
2021 12 3 53 478 1 2 16 1 566
2022 12 1 43 430 1 0 17 0 504
2023 11 5 44 415 1 0 30 1 507
2024 13 2 36 413 1 0 24 0 489

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 Las Palmas

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 588 24.0 24.5 n/a
1989 625 26.0 24.0 n/a
1990 658 28.0 23.5 n/a
1991 679 29.0 23.4 n/a
1992 698 29.5 23.6 n/a
1993 719 30.0 24.0 95
1994 722 30.0 24.1 94.9
1995 748 29.5 25.4 94.9
1996 748 29.5 25.4 94.9
1997 742 33.0 22.5 94.9
1998 728 35.9 20.3 94.9
1999 750 37.6 19.9 94.9
2000 732 39.5 18.5 99.6
2001 729 37.0 19.7 99.6
2002 745 33.0 22.6 99.6
2003 745 33.0 22.6 99.6
2004 724 33.0 21.9 99.6
2005 736 34.0 21.6 99.6
2006 728 33.0 22.1 85
2007 718 33.0 21.8 85.6
2008 699 39.0 17.9 86.1
2009 719 33.0 18.4 99.6
2010 749 31.0 24.1 82.4
2011 725 n/a n/a 85.5
2012 732 31.0 23.6 n/a
2013 713 32.0 22.2 n/a
2014 683 27.0 25.2 70.3
2015 689 27.0 25.5 72.6
2016 677 28.0 24.1 71.3
2017 661 28.0 23.6 82.5
2018 662 28.0 23.6 84.6
2019 642 27.0 23.7 78
2020 623 n/a n/a 78.2
2021 566 26.5 21.3 69.6
2022 504 23.0 21.9 73.8
2023 507 22.0 23.0 75.7
2024 489 21.4 22.8 79.3

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 Las Palmas

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 588 24.0 24.5 n/a
1989 625 26.0 24.0 n/a
1990 658 28.0 23.5 n/a
1991 679 29.0 23.4 n/a
1992 698 29.5 23.6 n/a
1993 719 30.0 24.0 95
1994 722 30.0 24.1 94.9
1995 748 29.5 25.4 94.9
1996 748 29.5 25.4 94.9
1997 742 33.0 22.5 94.9
1998 728 35.9 20.3 94.9
1999 750 37.6 19.9 94.9
2000 732 39.5 18.5 99.6
2001 729 37.0 19.7 99.6
2002 745 33.0 22.6 99.6
2003 745 33.0 22.6 99.6
2004 724 33.0 21.9 99.6
2005 736 34.0 21.6 99.6
2006 728 33.0 22.1 85
2007 718 33.0 21.8 85.6
2008 699 39.0 17.9 86.1
2009 719 33.0 18.4 99.6
2010 749 31.0 24.1 82.4
2011 725 n/a n/a 85.5
2012 732 31.0 23.6 n/a
2013 713 32.0 22.2 n/a
2014 683 27.0 25.2 70.3
2015 689 27.0 25.5 72.6
2016 677 28.0 24.1 71.3
2017 661 28.0 23.6 82.5
2018 662 28.0 23.6 84.6
2019 642 27.0 23.7 78
2020 623 n/a n/a 78.2
2021 566 26.5 21.3 69.6
2022 504 23.0 21.9 73.8
2023 507 22.0 23.0 75.7
2024 489 21.4 22.8 79.3

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

Las Palmas

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201597.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%97.0%
201699.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201997.0%0.0%1.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202297.4%0.0%2.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Las Palmas

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,988

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Las Palmas

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3393rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3982nd of 5874 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Las Palmas)31.317.2
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)41.128.8
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Las Palmas)30.213.4
 16.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)43.232.5
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Las Palmas)48.427.7
 20.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)42.726.8
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Las Palmas)29.723.9
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)35.224.3
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Las Palmas)37.636
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)39.832.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Las Palmas)15.223.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)2020.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Las Palmas)21.518
 3.6%
   5th Grade Science (National Elementary)19.218.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Las Palmas)56.241
 15.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)46.135.3
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Las Palmas)50.629.6
 20.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)29.424.8
 4.6%
   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 Students642507
 21%
African American45
 25%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian7144
 38%
Hispanic537415
 22.7%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White1111
Two or More Races1630
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78%75.7%
 2.3%


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Students at Las Palmas are 84% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 3% White.

Students who attend Las Palmas usually go on to attend:

High : Sweetwater High

In the 2023-24 school year, 489 students attended Las Palmas.

Las Palmas ranks 4119th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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