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Palms Elementary

ABC Unified · Los Angeles County · 12445 East 207th Street, Lakewood, CA 90715-1619

(562) 229-7900 · www.palmses.us

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6/10
#2687
Rank 2687 out of 5,722
Top 47%
English Language Arts5/10 · #2876 · 50th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2579 · 55th percentile
Science6/10 · #2660 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Palms Elementary sits in Lakewood, a tidy, tree-lined suburb tucked between Long Beach and Cerritos that has a strong sense of established community and neighborhood pride. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with slightly stronger numbers in math, making it a solid choice for families looking for a dependable neighborhood school without the pressure of a hyper-competitive environment. Families who value a grounded, community-oriented school in a quiet, family-friendly part of LA County tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

270 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
163 (60%)
African American
40 (15%)
Filipino
23 (9%)
Multiple Races
14 (5%)
Asian
12 (4%)
White
7 (3%)
Other
11 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners37 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged225 (83%)
Students with Disabilities73 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

463
Enrollment
20
Teachers (FTE)
23.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #864 · 86th percentile

238 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found