Excellent
#1092 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
La Paloma Elementary
Elementary School · Fallbrook Union Elementary · Fallbrook, CA
A Fallbrook Union Elementary elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
300 Heald Ln., Fallbrook, CA 92028
- Math 55% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 63% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Paloma Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2018, reaching 59% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Paloma Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low114/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$102,346
Median home value
$781,200
Median rent
$1,743/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fallbrook Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Zion Christian Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.4 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| St. Peter the Apostle Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fallbrook Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $21,116NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Paloma Elementary is listed in Fallbrook Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Paloma Elementary
La Paloma Elementary is a public elementary school in Fallbrook, CA, part of Fallbrook Union Elementary, serving approximately 524 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,092 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about La Paloma Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Paloma Elementary
What grades does La Paloma Elementary serve?
La Paloma Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend La Paloma Elementary?
La Paloma Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 524 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Paloma Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at La Paloma Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Paloma Elementary rank in CA?
La Paloma Elementary ranks #1,092 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is La Paloma Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
La Paloma Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Paloma Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Paloma Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is La Paloma Elementary a charter school?
No, La Paloma Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Paloma Elementary a Title I school?
No, La Paloma Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Paloma Elementary?
78.8% of students at La Paloma Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 524
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.7%
- Phone
- (760) 731-4220
- Area population (ZIP 92028)
- 50,905
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92028; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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