Palm Crest Elementary

www.pcrpanthers.net/

642 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Palm Crest Elementary, located in La Cañada, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK through 6. As part of the La Cañada Unified School District, the school is consistently recognized for its academic excellence, frequently earning high rankings and distinctions, including the California Distinguished School award. The campus prides itself on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a focus on character development and community engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Palm Crest is known for its active parent involvement and a vibrant school culture driven by the "Panther" spirit. The school offers a variety of enrichment opportunities, including programs in the arts, technology, and physical education, supported by the dedicated efforts of the local PTA and educational foundations. With its commitment to high achievement and a nurturing atmosphere, Palm Crest Elementary serves as a foundational pillar for families in the La Cañada Flintridge community.

642

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palm Crest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	89
Black	1
Asian	223
Two or More	86

White
243 (37.9%)
Asian
223 (34.7%)
Hispanic
89 (13.9%)
Two or More
86 (13.4%)
Black
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:	La Canada Unified
Phone:	(818)952-8360
Website:	http://www.pcrpanthers.net/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 102

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 92

Grade 6 96