Palmyra GATE Magnet

www.orangeusd.org/palmyra-elementary-school

429 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Palmyra Elementary School is a public school located in Orange, California, and is part of the Orange Unified School District. The school serves a diverse student population and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and utilizing a standards-based curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Palmyra Elementary places a high value on creating a positive school culture where students feel encouraged and valued. The school frequently promotes parental involvement and community collaboration, viewing these partnerships as essential to student achievement. With its central location in Orange, the school functions as a community hub, providing a structured and inclusive educational experience that seeks to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body.

429

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmyra GATE Magnet
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	324
Black	9
Asian	25
Two or More	19
American Indian	2

Hispanic
324 (75.7%)
White
49 (11.4%)
Asian
25 (5.8%)
Two or More
19 (4.4%)
Black
9 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Orange Unified
Phone:	(714)997-6207
Website:	http://www.orangeusd.org/palmyra-elementary-school
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* 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 78

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 55