Palomares Elementary

6395 Palo Verde Rd.
Castro Valley, CA 94552

121 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Palomares Elementary School, located on Palo Verde Road in Castro Valley, California, is a distinct educational institution known for its unique rural setting and tight-knit community atmosphere. As a part of the Castro Valley Unified School District, the school serves a smaller student population compared to traditional suburban campuses, which allows for a more personalized learning environment. Its location nestled in the hills of Castro Valley provides a tranquil, nature-focused backdrop that emphasizes hands-on exploration and a strong connection to the local environment.

Academically, Palomares is recognized for its commitment to student-centered instruction and a supportive school culture that encourages parent involvement. The school places a high value on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, often utilizing its scenic campus to enhance curriculum through outdoor learning opportunities. With a reputation for strong teacher-student relationships and a collaborative community spirit, Palomares Elementary offers a distinctive, semi-rural educational experience within the broader context of the Castro Valley public school system.

121

Total Students

5.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palomares Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	41
Black	6
Asian	24
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
41 (33.9 %)
White
27 (22.3 %)
Asian
24 (19.8 %)
Two or More
22 (18.2 %)
Black
6 (5.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Castro Valley Unified
Phone:	(510)582-4207
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 17

Grade 5 16