Palm Elementary

palm.cojusd.org/

567 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Palm Elementary School, located in Orosi, California, is a public school serving students in the Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified School District. As an institution dedicated to academic development and personal growth, the school emphasizes providing a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its diverse student body. By focusing on fundamental educational standards and fostering a sense of community, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school’s website reflects its commitment to transparency and communication, serving as a hub for parents and community members to access essential resources, such as academic calendars, district policies, and student programs. Through a blend of classroom instruction and community engagement, Palm Elementary strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their potential and develop the foundational skills necessary for lifelong learning.

567

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palm Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	543
Asian	14
American Indian	1

Hispanic
543 (95.8 %)
Asian
14 (2.5 %)
White
9 (1.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Cutler-Orosi Joint Unified
Phone:	(559)528-4751
Website:	http://palm.cojusd.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	507
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 135

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 89