LAS PALMITAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Las Palmitas Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Coachella Valley Unified school district, located in Thermal, CA with about 617 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Las Palmitas Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Las Palmitas Elementary School is a public school located in Thermal, California, and is part of the Coachella Valley Unified School District. Serving a community in the heart of the Coachella Valley, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its students. It focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development within a supportive learning environment, emphasizing the importance of core curriculum standards while catering to the diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds of its student body.

As a member of the Coachella Valley Unified School District, Las Palmitas Elementary leverages district resources to offer various programs designed to enhance student achievement and engagement. The school works closely with families and the local community to promote academic excellence and prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. For more detailed information regarding school calendars, district policies, or specific educational programs, interested parties are encouraged to visit the official district website at [http://www.cvusd.us](http://www.cvusd.us).

For more information, contact Las Palmitas Elementary at (760) 397-2200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

86-150 Ave. 66
Thermal, CA 92274
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LAS PALMITAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Thermal, CA with about 617 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
617
Teachers:
26.6
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 617 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAS PALMITAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.4%
White
0.6%
Two or more races
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.