At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 485
512
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
56%-8.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
26.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Palmquist Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Oceanside, California. The school enrolls 512 students. It is part of the Oceanside Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
26.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictOceanside Unified
County6073
CityOceanside
ZIP92054
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062825004370
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment512
White44.9%
Hispanic / Latino43.0%
Black / African American1.8%
Asian1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races8.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
44.9%
Hispanic
43.0%
Black
1.8%
Asian
1.0%
Two+
8.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.