Las Palmas Elementary

Summary:

Las Palmas Elementary is a public elementary school in Patterson, California, serving 669 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Patterson Joint Unified School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Las Palmas Elementary faces significant challenges, with high chronic absenteeism rates, consistently underperforming test scores compared to state and district averages, and struggles in supporting its diverse student population, including lower rankings for Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 80.12% to 83.75%, are much higher than the state average, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the same district, such as Grayson Elementary and Northmead Elementary, also perform poorly compared to state averages, suggesting systemic challenges within the Patterson Joint Unified School District. However, the charter school Shiloh Charter, located about 10 miles away, consistently outperforms Las Palmas Elementary and the district in both academic achievement and student engagement.


Detail:

Public K-6

 624 West Las Palmas Ave.
       Patterson, CA  95363-2697


(209) 892-4730

District: Patterson Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4613th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools


Students who attend Las Palmas Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Creekside Middle
High:    Patterson High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  669

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
81.0%
White:
11.1%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Compare Details Las Palmas Elementary ranks worse than 78.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Patterson Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.61. (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 (81%), White (11.1%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Las Palmas Elementary is 22.4. 2 elementary schools in the Patterson Joint Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Las Palmas Elementary employs 29.8 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Las Palmas Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Las Palmas Elementary 4613th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Las Palmas Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Patterson Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Patterson Joint Unified 1293rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Las Palmas Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Las Palmas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.53 2662nd 4809 44.6%
2005 32.12 3152nd 4822 34.6%
2006 28.66 3406th 4818 29.3%
2007 25.54 3890th 5113 23.9%
2008 26.91 3831st 5113 25.1%
2009 25.18 4054th 5193 21.9%
2010 28.85 3934th 5314 26.0%
2011 30.18 3964th 5377 26.3%
2012 24.64 4336th 5390 19.6%
2013 29.03 4126th 5530 25.4%
2015 30.44 3674th 5611 34.5%
2016 36.89 3274th 5614 41.7%
2017 31.29 3732nd 5692 34.4%
2018 36.40 3379th 5662 40.3%
2019 37.45 3352nd 5789 42.1%
2022 24.74 4377th 5883 25.6%
2023 26.03 4274th 5874 27.2%
2024 22.61 4613th 5862 21.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Las Palmas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.17 1246th 3246 61.6%
2019 65.10 673rd 3275 79.5%
2022 44.58 1499th 3311 54.7%
2023 47.79 1305th 3250 59.8%
2024 36.75 2046th 3160 35.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Las Palmas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.35 1580th 2420 34.7%
2024 18.95 2448th 2634 7.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Las Palmas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.67 2838th 5084 44.2%
2019 50.14 2395th 5173 53.7%
2022 32.08 3666th 5264 30.4%
2023 32.95 3657th 5374 32.0%
2024 28.29 4116th 5511 25.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Las Palmas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.64 4122nd 5413 23.8%
2019 29.78 3842nd 5492 30.0%
2022 30.72 3660th 5635 35.0%
2023 28.94 3874th 5617 31.0%
2024 22.77 4439th 5605 20.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Las Palmas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.58 1242nd 2128 41.6%
2019 36.95 1433rd 2585 44.6%
2022 33.13 1346th 2227 39.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Las Palmas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.06 2717th 5431 50.0%
2019 45.15 2722nd 5510 50.6%
2022 20.49 4666th 5663 17.6%
2023 24.68 4294th 5650 24.0%
2024 23.70 4383rd 5636 22.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Las Palmas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.47 2765th 4830 42.8%
2019 42.88 2763rd 4963 44.3%
2022 32.48 3486th 5084 31.4%
2023 36.08 3223rd 5098 36.8%
2024 28.47 3828th 5102 25.0%
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Rank History for White students at Las Palmas Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.14 1890th 2737 30.9%
2019 53.80 1429th 2834 49.6%
2023 2.34 2646th 2662 0.6%
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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 Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Las Palmas Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 139 4 9 283 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1989 171 7 7 296 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1990 224 8 5 313 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1991 257 11 14 360 1 n/a n/a 0 643
1992 281 7 5 364 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1993 291 6 6 363 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1994 314 3 7 370 0 n/a n/a 0 694
1995 275 7 11 405 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1996 275 7 11 405 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1997 264 8 12 406 1 n/a n/a 0 691
1998 273 5 10 411 1 n/a n/a 0 700
1999 279 7 9 421 4 n/a n/a 0 720
2000 273 10 13 491 0 n/a n/a 0 787
2001 256 15 11 528 2 n/a n/a 0 812
2002 229 28 35 598 10 n/a n/a 0 900
2003 229 28 35 598 10 n/a n/a 0 900
2004 158 22 22 421 7 n/a n/a 1 631
2005 162 18 31 526 7 n/a n/a 17 761
2006 112 11 28 479 4 n/a n/a 3 637
2007 120 12 19 469 3 n/a n/a 6 629
2008 106 12 16 452 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2009 112 19 17 471 0 1 2 0 622
2010 26 9 3 113 0 1 488 0 640
2011 124 25 9 456 5 2 10 0 631
2012 103 12 10 449 3 3 13 0 593
2013 90 16 9 410 4 2 21 0 552
2014 98 17 10 432 2 4 7 0 570
2015 94 14 11 445 3 2 10 0 579
2016 88 12 11 437 1 1 18 0 568
2017 65 8 9 492 1 1 22 0 598
2018 71 6 11 480 2 3 22 0 595
2019 74 4 9 466 1 8 26 0 588
2020 66 5 12 485 1 6 18 0 593
2021 58 4 9 465 3 2 19 0 560
2022 70 10 10 558 1 3 25 0 677
2023 74 9 16 542 1 3 24 0 669

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 19.5 22.3 n/a
1989 481 20.5 23.4 n/a
1990 551 25.5 21.6 n/a
1991 643 26.0 24.7 n/a
1992 657 26.4 24.8 48.4
1993 666 25.0 26.6 35.3
1994 694 26.0 26.7 38.6
1995 698 27.0 25.9 55.6
1996 698 27.0 25.9 55.6
1997 691 27.5 25.1 66.1
1998 700 27.5 25.5 62.3
1999 720 28.5 25.3 63.5
2000 787 30.5 25.8 63.4
2001 812 32.0 25.4 58.3
2002 900 36.0 25.0 68.3
2003 900 36.0 25.0 68.3
2004 631 24.0 26.3 70
2005 761 38.0 20.0 65.6
2006 637 32.0 19.9 65.6
2007 629 31.0 20.3 67.4
2008 588 31.0 19.0 67.7
2009 622 31.0 19.4 68.8
2010 640 31.0 20.6 71.6
2011 631 n/a n/a 74.8
2012 593 22.0 26.9 n/a
2013 552 20.0 27.6 76.8
2014 570 20.0 28.5 74.6
2015 579 23.0 25.1 78.4
2016 568 23.0 24.6 83.8
2017 598 n/a n/a 85.1
2018 595 26.0 22.8 87.9
2019 588 26.0 22.6 85.5
2020 593 n/a n/a 83.8
2021 560 26.1 21.4 82.5
2022 677 28.3 23.8 83.8
2023 669 29.8 22.4 80.1

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 435 19.5 22.3 n/a
1989 481 20.5 23.4 n/a
1990 551 25.5 21.6 n/a
1991 643 26.0 24.7 n/a
1992 657 26.4 24.8 48.4
1993 666 25.0 26.6 35.3
1994 694 26.0 26.7 38.6
1995 698 27.0 25.9 55.6
1996 698 27.0 25.9 55.6
1997 691 27.5 25.1 66.1
1998 700 27.5 25.5 62.3
1999 720 28.5 25.3 63.5
2000 787 30.5 25.8 63.4
2001 812 32.0 25.4 58.3
2002 900 36.0 25.0 68.3
2003 900 36.0 25.0 68.3
2004 631 24.0 26.3 70
2005 761 38.0 20.0 65.6
2006 637 32.0 19.9 65.6
2007 629 31.0 20.3 67.4
2008 588 31.0 19.0 67.7
2009 622 31.0 19.4 68.8
2010 640 31.0 20.6 71.6
2011 631 n/a n/a 74.8
2012 593 22.0 26.9 n/a
2013 552 20.0 27.6 76.8
2014 570 20.0 28.5 74.6
2015 579 23.0 25.1 78.4
2016 568 23.0 24.6 83.8
2017 598 n/a n/a 85.1
2018 595 26.0 22.8 87.9
2019 588 26.0 22.6 85.5
2020 593 n/a n/a 83.8
2021 560 26.1 21.4 82.5
2022 677 28.3 23.8 83.8
2023 669 29.8 22.4 80.1

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 Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
2012100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201397.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201497.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%97.0%
201597.0%3.0%0.0%0.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%97.0%
201697.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥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%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
202096.6%0.0%0.0%
202193.8%0.0%0.0%95.1%95.1%95.1%95.1%
202290.4%0.0%0.0%93.6%96.8%92.6%93.6%94.7%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Las Palmas Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3352nd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4274th of 5874 Elementary schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Las Palmas Elementary)37.231.1
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Patterson Joint Unified)43.132.5
 10.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Las Palmas Elementary)36.830.4
 6.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Patterson Joint Unified)40.435.6
 4.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Las Palmas Elementary)45.727.6
 18.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Patterson Joint Unified)48.334.5
 13.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Las Palmas Elementary)37.129
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Patterson Joint Unified)3925.7
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Las Palmas Elementary)48.434
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Patterson Joint Unified)4631.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Las Palmas Elementary)3914.3
 24.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Patterson Joint Unified)34.114.1
 20%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Las Palmas Elementary)15.814.3
 1.5%
   5th Grade Science (Patterson Joint Unified)21.717.7
 4%
   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 Students588669
 13.8%
African American49
 125%
American Indian11
Asian916
 77.8%
Hispanic466542
 16.3%
Pacific Islander83
 62.5%
White7474
Two or More Races2624
 7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.5%80.1%
 5.4%


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Las Palmas Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.3% of California elementary schools.

Students at Las Palmas Elementary are 81% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Las Palmas Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Creekside Middle
High : Patterson High

In the 2022-23 school year, 669 students attended Las Palmas Elementary.


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