For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 502 students in Palo Verde Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
51±¬ÁÏ in Palo Verde Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,360 Schools
# Students
502 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palo Verde Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #911 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#893 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
91%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,745 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,970 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,745
$19,978
Spending / Student
$14,970
$18,399
Best Palo Verde Union Elementary School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9637 Avenue 196
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Tulare, CA 93274
(559) 688-0648
Gr: K-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palo Verde Union Elementary School District?
Palo Verde Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 502 students.
What is the rank of Palo Verde Union Elementary School District?
Palo Verde Union Elementary School District is ranked #911 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Palo Verde Union Elementary School District?
91% of Palo Verde Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palo Verde Union Elementary School District?
Palo Verde Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Palo Verde Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,970 is less than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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