Palms Elementary

palmses.lausd.org

229 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Palms Elementary, located at 3520 Motor Ave. in Los Angeles, is a public school operating within the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). Serving a diverse community in the Palms neighborhood, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive elementary education that focuses on academic achievement, personal development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. As part of the LAUSD system, the school follows district-wide curriculum standards while often incorporating local initiatives to meet the specific needs of its student population.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a collaborative atmosphere between students, teachers, and parents to enhance the educational experience. Through its online presence on School Loop, Palms Elementary maintains a communication hub that keeps families informed about school activities, academic resources, and administrative updates. By leveraging these tools, the school strives to maintain transparency and engagement, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

229

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palms Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	135
Black	27
Asian	27
Two or More	21

Hispanic
135 (59.0%)
Black
27 (11.8%)
Asian
27 (11.8%)
Two or More
21 (9.2%)
White
19 (8.3%)

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:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(310)838-7337
Website:	http://palmses.lausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	171
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 50

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 43