Enrollment
547
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Temecula, CA
Paloma Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Paloma Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002805012
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paloma Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 15
- elementary schools in Temecula · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for California
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Paloma Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paloma Elementary ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Temecula, CA.
School address
District: Temecula Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 060002805012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Paloma Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Paloma Elementary
Paloma Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Temecula, California, enrolling 547 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.9:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.3% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
With 547 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 1,352 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,026, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Temecula Valley Unified spends $12,879 per pupil, 22% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Temecula's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ysabel Barnett Elementary (753 students): Paloma Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.9:1 vs 25.1:1).
Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students) and Great Oak High (2,946 students) alongside Paloma Elementary.
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 Paloma Elementary compares
Paloma Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$12,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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
White 40.7%
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 6.2%
African American 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Paloma Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Temecula Valley Unified, which includes Paloma Elementary.
$12,879
Per student
-22%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 60.9%
Federal 7.3%
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.
How Paloma Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaparral High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Great Oak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Temecula Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bella Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Temecula Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paloma Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,136
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,946
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,739
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,249
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Temecula
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Ysabel Barnett Elementary
Standard public school
753 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Temecula Luiseno Elementary
Standard public school
738 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Tony Tobin Elementary
Standard public school
718 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Nicolas Valley Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 23.8:1 students per teacher
Vail Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Abby Reinke Elementary
Standard public school
559 students 20.7:1 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 (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Paloma Elementary
How many students attend Paloma Elementary?
Paloma Elementary has 547 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Temecula, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paloma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paloma Elementary is 24.9:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paloma Elementary?
23.3% of students at Paloma Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paloma Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Paloma Elementary is White at 40.7% of enrollment, in Temecula, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paloma Elementary?
Paloma Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Paloma Elementary rank among elementary schools in Temecula?
By Resource Investment Index, Paloma Elementary ranks #2 of 15 elementary schools in Temecula, 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 Temecula on the city page.
Is Paloma Elementary a good school?
Paloma Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Temecula Valley Unified?
Besides Paloma Elementary, Temecula Valley Unified also operates Chaparral High (3,136 students), Great Oak High (2,946 students), and Temecula Valley High (2,739 students). See the Temecula Valley Unified district page for the complete list.
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