Palms Elementary

www.perrisesd.org

734 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

734

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palms Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	609
Black	80
Asian	6
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

Hispanic
609 (83.0 %)
Black
80 (10.9 %)
Two or More
23 (3.1 %)
White
14 (1.9 %)
Asian
6 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Perris Elementary
Phone:	(951)940-5112
Website:	http://www.perrisesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	520
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 130

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 118

Grade 6 91