PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Palms Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Perris Elementary school district, located in Perris, CA with about 876 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 35 teachers, Palms Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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.

Palms Elementary School is located in Perris, California, and operates as part of the Perris Elementary School District. Serving a local community in Riverside County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school, with a focus on core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside social-emotional development.

The school maintains a strong connection to the broader Perris community, acting as a neighborhood hub for families and local residents. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for parental involvement. By emphasizing collaboration between staff, students, and families, Palms Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that encourages lifelong learning and success for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Palms Elementary at (951) 940-5112 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

255 E. Jarvis
Perris, CA 92571-2825
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PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Perris, CA with about 876 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Perris Elementary
Total Students:
876
Teachers:
35
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 876 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PALMS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 85% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
84.6%
Black or African American
10.4%
White
3.0%
Asian
0.8%
Two or more races
0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

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.