Enrollment
288
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anaheim, CA
Palm Lane Global Academy
Federal NCES profile for Palm Lane Global Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060148600162Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Lane Global Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools.
- #47 of 48
- elementary schools in Anaheim · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- small classes for California
- 79.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Palm Lane Global Academy has class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Lane Global Academy ranks #47 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, CA.
School address
District: Palm Lane Elementary Charter District · California
NCES ID 060148600162 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.2:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
79.5%
vs 55.5% California avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palm Lane Global Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palm Lane Global Academy
Palm Lane Global Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Anaheim, California, enrolling 288 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 79.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 288 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,091 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #895, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Anaheim's elementary schools, it stands alongside Crescent Elementary (805 students): Palm Lane Global Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.2:1 vs 31:1).
Palm Lane Elementary Charter District is a single-school charter district, so Palm Lane Global Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Palm Lane Global Academy compares
Palm Lane Global Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.5% | ▲ 43% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
79.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in California - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.4%
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
$14,993
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.9%
Two or More 10.1%
White 3.5%
Asian 2.8%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Palm Lane Global Academy is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palm Lane Elementary Charter District, which includes Palm Lane Global Academy.
$14,993
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.9%
State 48.3%
Federal 9.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Anaheim
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Crescent Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 31:1 students per teacher
Ponderosa Elementary
Standard public school
785 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln (Abraham) Elementary
Standard public school
740 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Ross (Betsy) Elementary
Standard public school
731 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Dr. Peter Marshall
Standard public school
714 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas) Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 22:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~288 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Palm Lane Global Academy
How many students attend Palm Lane Global Academy?
Palm Lane Global Academy has 288 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anaheim, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Lane Global Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Lane Global Academy is 19.2:1, which is 11% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palm Lane Global Academy?
79.5% of students at Palm Lane Global Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Lane Global Academy?
The largest demographic group at Palm Lane Global Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 80.9% of enrollment, in Anaheim, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Lane Global Academy?
Palm Lane Global Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palm Lane Global Academy rank among elementary schools in Anaheim?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Lane Global Academy ranks #47 of 48 elementary schools in Anaheim, 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 Anaheim on the city page.
Is Palm Lane Global Academy a good school?
Palm Lane Global Academy earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Palm Lane Elementary Charter District?
None; Palm Lane Elementary Charter District is a single-school charter district, and Palm Lane Global Academy is its only campus.
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