- Enrollment
- 894
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Perris, CA
Palms Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Palms Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063018003601
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palms Elementary earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #11 of 16
- elementary schools in Perris · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 77.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palms Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palms Elementary ranks #11 of 16 elementary schools in Perris, CA.
School address
District: Perris Elementary · California
NCES ID 063018003601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Palms Elementary shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 063018003601 · Perris, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 23.1:1 · 77.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Innovative Horizons Charter (894 students)
Palms Elementary shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 681 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.4 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palms Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Innovative Hor
Innovative Horizons Charter
894 students
- Sky View Eleme
Sky View Elementary
725 students
- Railway Elemen
Railway Elementary
715 students
- This school
Palms Elementary
671 students
- Clearwater Ele
Clearwater Elementary
651 students
- Good Hope Elem
Good Hope Elementary
648 students
What this shows Palms Elementary reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palms Elementary compares
Palms Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.0% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
63.5%
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
$17,235
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 671 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.8%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 4.6%
White 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Palms Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Perris Elementary reports $17,235 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palms Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovative Horizons Charter | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sky View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Railway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearwater Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Good Hope Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palms Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 715
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Perris
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Triple Crown Elementary
Standard public school
971 students 27:1 students per teacher
Innovative Horizons Charter
Standard public school
894 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sierra Vista Elementary
Standard public school
867 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
May Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Mead Valley Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 27.2:1 students per teacher
Sky View Elementary
Standard public school
725 students 24.2:1 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 (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palms Elementary
How many students attend Palms Elementary?
Palms Elementary has 671 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Perris, CA. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 681 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palms Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palms Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palms Elementary?
77.0% of students at Palms Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palms Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Palms Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.8% of enrollment, in Perris, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palms Elementary?
Palms Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Palms Elementary rank among elementary schools in Perris?
By Resource Investment Index, Palms Elementary ranks #11 of 16 elementary schools in Perris, 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 Perris on the city page.
What other schools are in Perris Elementary?
Besides Palms Elementary, Perris Elementary also operates Innovative Horizons Charter (894 students), Sky View Elementary (725 students), and Railway Elementary (715 students). See the Perris Elementary district page for the complete list.