Paloma Elementary

660 Camino Magnifico
San Marcos, CA 92069

www.smusd.org

715 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Paloma Elementary School is a public school located in San Marcos, California, serving students within the San Marcos Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum and utilizing modern instructional practices, Paloma Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core academic program, the school prides itself on building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and active parental involvement, Paloma Elementary works to create a tight-knit community atmosphere. For more specific details regarding their current programs, academic performance, and school calendar, you can visit their official website at [www.smusd.org](http://www.smusd.org).

715

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paloma Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	267
Asian	122
Two or More	57
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
267 (37.3 %)
White
257 (35.9 %)
Asian
122 (17.1 %)
Two or More
57 (8.0 %)
American Indian
8 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6 %)

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:	San Marcos Unified
Phone:	(760)290-2199
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 1 113

Grade 2 110

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 132