Paloma Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025San Marcos, California 92069 · San Marcos Unified
#590 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#8469 of 50,301 nationally
About Paloma Elementary
Paloma Elementary is a public elementary located in San Marcos, in the San Marcos Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 758 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 74.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 590th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 758.
There are 19 schools in San Marcos; Paloma Elementary ranks 5th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)70%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)31.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Paloma Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 31.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Paloma Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
San Marcos Middle
San Marcos · Public middle · Grades 6–8
968 students · 1.7 km away
La Mirada Academy
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–8
868 students · 2.4 km away
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students · 2.4 km away
San Marcos Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
546 students · 2.6 km away
High Tech Elementary North County
San Marcos · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
438 students · 3.2 km away
Twin Oaks Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
648 students · 3.4 km away
High Tech Middle North County
San Marcos · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
341 students · 3.4 km away
High Tech High North County
San Marcos · Charter high · Grades 9–12
409 students · 3.4 km away
Dual Language Immersion North County
Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
276 students · 3.5 km away
Hannalei Elementary
Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–5
480 students · 3.5 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paloma Elementary a good school?
Paloma Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 74.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #590 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Paloma Elementary rank in California?
Paloma Elementary ranks #590 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #8469 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Paloma Elementary?
Paloma Elementary had 758 students in 2025.
Is Paloma Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Paloma Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Paloma Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Paloma Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.