- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Patterson, CA
Las Palmas Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Las Palmas Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063003004701
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Las Palmas Elementary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Patterson · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Las Palmas Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Las Palmas Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Patterson, CA.
School address
District: Patterson Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 063003004701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Las Palmas Elementary held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 063003004701 · Patterson, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 22.1:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Patterson High (1,830 students)
Las Palmas Elementary held near 663 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.9 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
- Patterson High
Patterson High
1,830 students
- Creekside Midd
Creekside Middle
907 students
- Apricot Valley
Apricot Valley Elementary
788 students
- Walnut Grove E
Walnut Grove Elementary
744 students
- This school 642
Las Palmas Elementary
642 students
- Northmead Elem 528
Northmead Elementary
528 students
What this shows Las Palmas Elementary reports 642 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 54% in California - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$16,177
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 81.3%
White 11.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.6%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Las Palmas Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Patterson Joint Unified reports $16,177 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Apricot Valley Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northmead Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Patterson
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Las Palmas Elementary
How many students attend Las Palmas Elementary?
Las Palmas Elementary has 642 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Patterson, CA. CCD year-over-year: 669 (2022-23) → 663 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Las Palmas Elementary is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Las Palmas Elementary?
73.4% 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 81.3% of enrollment, in Patterson, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Las Palmas Elementary?
Las Palmas Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Patterson?
By Resource Investment Index, Las Palmas Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Patterson, 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 Patterson on the city page.
What other schools are in Patterson Joint Unified?
Besides Las Palmas Elementary, Patterson Joint Unified also operates Patterson High (1,830 students), Creekside Middle (907 students), and Apricot Valley Elementary (788 students). See the Patterson Joint Unified district page for the complete list.