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Palisades Elementary School vs. Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Palisades Elementary School
26462 Via Sacramento
Capistrano Beach, CA 92624
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School
504 East South St.
Anaheim, CA 92805
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Palisades Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 336 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palisades Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 506 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
336 students
506 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palisades Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palisades Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palisades Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palisades Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anaheim Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1960 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
#5166 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palisades Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)
33%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palisades Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anaheim Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palisades Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Capistrano Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anaheim Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Palisades Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
71
108
Grade 1 Students
65
70
Grade 2 Students
51
64
Grade 3 Students
50
71
Grade 4 Students
45
68
Grade 5 Students
54
75
Grade 6 Students
-
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Palisades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
% Asian
2%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palisades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anaheim Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
74%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palisades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anaheim Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palisades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anaheim Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palisades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anaheim Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palisades Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Capistrano Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anaheim Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.61
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palisades Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anaheim Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
71%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palisades Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anaheim Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palisades Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Capistrano Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anaheim Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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