- Enrollment
- 2,183
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orange, CA
Palmyra Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Palmyra Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062865004442
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmyra Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #5 of 17
- elementary schools in Orange · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.2:1
- large classes for California
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmyra Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra Elementary ranks #5 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, CA.
School address
District: Orange Unified · California
NCES ID 062865004442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Palmyra Elementary grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 062865004442 · Orange, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 25.2:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Canyon High (2,183 students)
Palmyra Elementary grew from 400 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Palmyra Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canyon High
Canyon High
2,183 students
- Villa Park Hig
Villa Park High
2,023 students
- El Modena High
El Modena High
1,795 students
- Orange High
Orange High
1,728 students
- El Rancho Char
El Rancho Charter
1,144 students
- This school 429
Palmyra Elementary
429 students
What this shows Palmyra Elementary reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmyra Elementary compares
Palmyra Elementary is a growing 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 16% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$15,133
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
White 11.4%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Palmyra Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Orange Unified reports $15,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmyra Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Villa Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Modena High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orange High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| El Rancho Charter | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmyra Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,728
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,144
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Orange
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mcpherson Magnet
Standard public school
863 students 27:1 students per teacher
California Iinspire Academy
Standard public school
699 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Fletcher Mandarin Language & Gate Academy
Standard public school
493 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Jordan Academy of Language and Computer Science
Standard public school
430 students 30.7:1 students per teacher
Cambridge Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
West Orange Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 31.5:1 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 (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palmyra Elementary
How many students attend Palmyra Elementary?
Palmyra Elementary has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orange, CA. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmyra Elementary is 25.2:1, which is 17% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmyra Elementary?
64.5% of students at Palmyra Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmyra Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Palmyra Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Orange, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmyra Elementary?
Palmyra Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Palmyra Elementary rank among elementary schools in Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmyra Elementary ranks #5 of 17 elementary schools in Orange, 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 Orange on the city page.
What other schools are in Orange Unified?
Besides Palmyra Elementary, Orange Unified also operates Canyon High (2,183 students), Villa Park High (2,023 students), and El Modena High (1,795 students). See the Orange Unified district page for the complete list.