- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Canada, CA
Palm Crest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Palm Crest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062013009386
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Crest Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in La Canada · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 4.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Crest Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Crest Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in La Canada, CA.
School address
District: La Canada Unified · California
NCES ID 062013009386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Palm Crest Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 062013009386 · La Canada, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 24.7:1 · 4.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: La Canada High (1,989 students)
Palm Crest Elementary held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 26.8 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palm Crest Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- La Canada High
La Canada High
1,989 students
- Paradise Canyo 715
Paradise Canyon Elementary
715 students
- This school 642
Palm Crest Elementary
642 students
- La Canada Elem 633
La Canada Elementary
633 students
What this shows Palm Crest Elementary reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palm Crest Elementary compares
Palm Crest 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.2% | ▼ 92% | 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
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% 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
4.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,758
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 535 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.9%
Asian 34.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 13.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 37.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Palm Crest Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for La Canada Unified reports $16,758 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palm Crest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Canada High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paradise Canyon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Canada Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Crest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in La Canada
2 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 Palm Crest Elementary
How many students attend Palm Crest Elementary?
Palm Crest Elementary has 642 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Canada, CA. CCD year-over-year: 599 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Crest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Crest Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Crest Elementary?
4.2% of students at Palm Crest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Crest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Palm Crest Elementary is White at 37.9% of enrollment, in La Canada, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Crest Elementary?
Palm Crest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palm Crest Elementary rank among elementary schools in La Canada?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Crest Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in La Canada, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in La Canada Unified?
Besides Palm Crest Elementary, La Canada Unified also operates La Canada High (1,989 students), Paradise Canyon Elementary (715 students), and La Canada Elementary (633 students). See the La Canada Unified district page for the complete list.