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Palomares Elementary

PO Box 2146, Castro Valley, CA, 94546

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1160 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Castro Valley
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Palomares Elementary

PO Box 2146, Castro Valley, CA, 94546

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1160 of 7047 in California

See top schools in Castro Valley

About Palomares Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 55%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 55% in Math and 62% in Reading.
6
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
144
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 20.83%
Asian 18.75%
Hispanic 34.03%
Black 1.39%
Two+ Races 24.31%
Native Am. 0%
White
20.83%
Asian
18.75%
Hispanic
34.03%
Black
1.39%
Two+ Races
24.31%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 144
50.69%
73 Female
49.31%
71 Male

Student Population

144 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

463 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Palomares Elementary Contact Information

Address

PO Box 2146, Castro Valley, CA, 94546

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Phone

(510) 582-4207

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TOP 1160 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Palomares Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM – 2:54 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Palomares Elementary School is celebrating Robin Ormsby and Rachel Main as they represent the campus as the 2025–2026 Employees of the Year. The school recently participated in a district-wide job fair on March 21 to recruit diverse and talented staff for the upcoming academic cycle. Families are currently engaging with the district's LCAP feedback opportunities to help shape future educational priorities for the unique rural campus.

FAQ

Q1. What special chances do students at Palomares Elementary School have because it is in a rural area?

Ans. As part of their science curriculum, students can learn outside on campus in areas where they can interact with nature.

Q2. Do other schools in the district share a bus route with Palomares Elementary School?

Ans. The district plans certain bus routes so that students in the rural canyon area can get to campus safely and on time.

Q3. How does the fact that Palomares Elementary School has few students affect how students and teachers interact?

Ans. Because the campus is small, students and staff can get to know each other well and get personalized instruction.

Q4. Does Palomares Elementary School have any special traditions or events that happen every year?

Ans. The school has a traditional Fall Festival and a seasonal Hoe Down to honor its unique local history.

Q5. Is there a special place for students to perform art at Palomares Elementary School?

Ans.The multi-purpose room is used for school-wide plays, musical concerts, and student showcases that focus on the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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