At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
428
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
97%+31.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Howard Tanner is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Paramount, California. The school enrolls 428 students. It is part of the Paramount Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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 share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictParamount Unified
County6037
CityParamount
ZIP90723
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062985010907
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment428
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino92.4%
Black / African American6.3%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Two or More Races0.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.2%
Hispanic
92.4%
Black
6.3%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
0.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.