With respect, responsibility and integrity as its guiding principles, Norma Coombs Elementary School proudly serves students in kindergarten through fifth grades and has approximately 500 students enrolled. Located in the Pasadena Unified School District, Norma Coombs has a number of solid and dedicated academic resources to serve and support its diverse student body.
For those just starting school, Norma Coombs participates in the Transitional Kindergarten Program. Transitional kindergarten builds a firm bridge across the gap between preschool and traditional kindergarten. It provides their youngest students with a much stronger foundation to succeed in school.
Norma Coombs Elementary, founded in 1972, is now entering its 50th year. Its approach to learning is somewhat unique among Pasadena schools in that it expects, from every student, active participation in the learning process through in-depth problem solving. All are guided to make their own contribution to society.
Norma Coombs Elementary
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
2600 Paloma St,
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Jennifer Smith Jackson
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Niche Grade
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
49%
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Math Proficiency
37%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
17
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Full Time Teachers
17
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Teachers in First or Second Year
6.2%
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GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
13.6%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
10.5%
State Average
11.2%
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Student Diversity
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Male
54.9%
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Female
45.1%
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Hispanic
60.5%
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Black
16.2%
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White
11.6%
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Two or more races
5.7%
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Asian
3.2%
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Filipino
1.1%
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Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/25/2023
I have worked as an Arts Education teacher all over LA and this is one of the best schools I have been to. Open, welcoming, very diverse, great energy and wonderful caring teachers, employers, and students. Kids are met where they are at in their education journey and grow so much from there to reac...
2/13/2023
I have 2 kids who attend Norma Coombs and they love it there. The teachers are caring, committed, and they make a great impact on their students. The school is located in a safe and good part of Pasadena, and the school population is diverse and small, which gives it a private school, close communit...
1/10/2023
One of the more diverse elementary schools in the district. The school was really good with activities and family engagement. Had a few years of negative changes with the changing of administration BUT now has a new principle and new energy. Great school and location. Plenty of close by parking. Res...
12/1/2022
Norma Coombs is our home away from home. We could not be happier with this school! Both of my children feel comfortable and supported by their excellent teachers, both academically and socially/emotionally. The school has wonderful racial and socio-economic diversity and my kids have made great frie...
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$1M - $1.7M
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Average Home Value
$1,286,976
Median Lot Size
6,969 Sq Ft
% Renters
37%
Average Household Income
$186,306
% of College Grads
74.9%
Median Age
46
Average House Size
1,457 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
79.5%
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Victory Park
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Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
East Washington Village
Quiet residential neighborhood close to the mountains and central Pasadena
Norma Coombs Elementary is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Pasadena, CA and is served by the Pasadena Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 303 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Norma Coombs Elementary has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,286,976. Discover additional schools in the area, like Thurgood Marshall Secondary School, Pasadena High School, San Marino High School, and more. Learn more about what Pasadena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Norma Coombs Elementary.