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Las Palmas Elementary

1101 Calle Puente, San Clemente, CA, 92672

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1355 of 6840 in California

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About Las Palmas Elementary

Las Palmas Elementary School is located at 1101 Calle del Cerro in the Forster Ranch neighborhood. It provides education for grades K-5 with a current enrollment of 748 students. The student–teacher ratio is 24:1. Math proficiency stands at 51% while reading proficiency is 48%. The gender mix is 47% female and 53% male. The school encourages an academic environment that puts a lot of emphasis on each student's success. The campus has modern tools and clean, well-kept common areas for students. Daily schedules are set up to make the most of teaching time in core subjects. Shared libraries and resource centers help students of all ages. There is plenty of parking for staff and visitors near the main office. There are brightly lit hallways that lead to different specialized classrooms. The campus looks clean and professional all year long thanks to maintenance. The value of local properties usually falls between $1,350,000 and $2,600,000. A lot of parents say that their kids are ready for higher grades because of the dedicated staff. This school is one of the best elementary schools in California.

Las Palmas Elementary Contact Information

Address

1101 Calle Puente, San Clemente, CA, 92672

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Phone

(949) 234-5333

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 48% in Reading.
31
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
748
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1355 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Las Palmas 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
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 2:27 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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.

Student Demographics

White 40.37%
Asian 0.27%
Hispanic 51.6%
Black 0.4%
Two+ Races 7.35%
Native Am. 0%
White
40.37%
Asian
0.27%
Hispanic
51.6%
Black
0.4%
Two+ Races
7.35%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 748
51.87%
388 Female
48.13%
360 Male

Student Population

748 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

748 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Las Palmas Elementary recently celebrated the growth of its very popular Two-Way Language Immersion Program, which has gotten a lot of attention and a growing waitlist. The campus just built a brand-new playground, which gives students a safe and up-to-date place to play outside. The school also keeps up its heartwarming tradition of the Graduate Walk, in which high school seniors come back to inspire current elementary school students.

FAQ

Q1. Does Las Palmas Elementary School offer any childcare services after school?

Ans. The school has a supervised program that helps students with their homework and lets them do fun things after school.

Q2. How do visitors check in at Las Palmas Elementary?

Ans. Before entering campus, all visitors must show a valid ID at the front desk to get a temporary pass.

Q3. Is there a separate student leadership council at Las Palmas Elementary?

Ans. Student representatives who are elected meet regularly to talk about ways to make the school better and plan fun events for all students in the community.

Q4. How does Las Palmas Elementary School deal with applications for student meals?

Ans. Families can use the district portal to send in digital forms to find out if they qualify for free or reduced-price school lunches.

Q5. Do students at Las Palmas Elementary go on field trips often?

Ans. Every year, grade levels plan field trips to local places to give students a real-world context for what they learn in class.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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

by Andrew Clements

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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