Paloma Elementary

524 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Paloma Elementary School, located in the master-planned community of Temecula, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5. As part of the Temecula Valley Unified School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic achievement, inclusive school culture, and a supportive learning environment. It benefits from its location in the Redhawk area, where it serves as a central hub for neighborhood families and maintains a reputation for high parent involvement and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Paloma Elementary is recognized for fostering a well-rounded educational experience that integrates technology, character development, and enrichment opportunities. The school’s staff is dedicated to creating a safe and stimulating atmosphere that encourages students to excel both academically and socially. With a focus on preparing students for middle school success, Paloma Elementary remains a prominent educational choice for families within the Temecula region, consistently striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

524

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paloma Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	233
Hispanic	180
Black	13
Asian	38
Two or More	54
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
233 (44.6 %)
Hispanic
180 (34.4 %)
Two or More
54 (10.3 %)
Asian
38 (7.3 %)
Black
13 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Temecula Valley Unified
Phone:	(951)302-5165
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 93

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 103

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Paloma Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	79
Grade 3	80
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	103

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Paloma Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	268	51.1%
Male	255	48.7%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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