- Enrollment
- 1,987
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
Las Palmas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Las Palmas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060133204155
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Palmas Elementary earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of California schools.
- #111 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.7:1
- large classes for California
- 83.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Palmas Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Palmas Elementary ranks #111 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Twin Rivers Unified · California
NCES ID 060133204155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Las Palmas Elementary held near 1,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 060133204155 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,001 enr · 25.7:1 · 83.5% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant Union High (1,987 students)
Las Palmas Elementary held near 1,026 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Las Palmas Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant Union Hi
Grant Union High
1,987 students
- Rio Linda High
Rio Linda High
1,594 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
1,417 students
- Smythe Academy
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
1,091 students
- This school
Las Palmas Elementary
1,001 students
- Woodridge Elem
Woodridge Elementary
814 students
What this shows Las Palmas Elementary reports 1,001 students on the CCD universe file.
How Las Palmas Elementary compares
Las Palmas Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.5% | ▲ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,001 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.7:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,001
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in California - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
58.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,272
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.8%
Asian 10.0%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.7%
White 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Las Palmas Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Twin Rivers Unified reports $19,272 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Las Palmas Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Linda High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Las Palmas Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,594
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,417
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Maeola E. Beitzel Elementary
Standard public school
888 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,001 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Las Palmas Elementary
How many students attend Las Palmas Elementary?
Las Palmas Elementary has 1,001 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,017 (2022-23) → 1,026 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas Elementary is 25.7:1, which is 20% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Palmas Elementary?
83.5% of students at Las Palmas Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Las Palmas Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Las Palmas Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 76.8% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Palmas Elementary?
Las Palmas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Las Palmas Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Palmas Elementary ranks #111 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Besides Las Palmas Elementary, Twin Rivers Unified also operates Grant Union High (1,987 students), Rio Linda High (1,594 students), and Foothill High (1,417 students). See the Twin Rivers Unified district page for the complete list.