- Paloma Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than San Marcos Elementary (727:1 vs. 640:1).
- San Marcos Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Paloma Elementary (199 vs. 118).
- Paloma Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than San Marcos Elementary (9 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
San Marcos Elementary reported a higher chronically absent students than Paloma Elementary (199 vs. 118).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Paloma Elementary reported a higher gifted & talented than San Marcos Elementary (9 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Paloma Elementary reported a higher students per counselor than San Marcos Elementary (727:1 vs. 640:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
11 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
San Marcos Elementary
$14,621.9
Paloma Elementary
$14,621.9
Local revenue share
San Marcos Elementary
37.9%
Paloma Elementary
37.9%
State revenue share
San Marcos Elementary
56.4%
Paloma Elementary
56.4%
Federal revenue share
San Marcos Elementary
5.7%
Paloma Elementary
5.7%
District chronic absenteeism rate
San Marcos Elementary
21.2%
Paloma Elementary
21.2%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
San Diego County
$102,285
San Diego County
$102,285
Poverty rate
San Diego County
10.4%
San Diego County
10.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
San Diego County
42.1%
San Diego County
42.1%
Unemployment rate
San Diego County
4.3%
San Diego County
4.3%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.