Palmetto Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 5801 Parker Ave
       West Palm Beach, FL  33405-3746


(561) 202-0400

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1709th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,050 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  537

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.6%
African American:
10.1%
White:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.8% Help


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Compare Details Palmetto Elementary School ranks worse than 76.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 87th among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.27. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (78.6%), African American (10.1%), White (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmetto Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 21st best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)
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Compare Palmetto Elementary School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto Elementary School is $15,050, which is the 26th highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Palmetto Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 45th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palmetto Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.89 1048th 1688 37.9%
2007 36.40 1200th 1786 32.8%
2008 29.37 1349th 1789 24.6%
2009 37.69 1247th 1847 32.5%
2010 32.48 1387th 1919 27.7%
2011 22.14 1655th 1985 16.6%
2012 38.24 1255th 1984 36.7%
2013 31.32 1447th 2029 28.7%
2014 24.35 1642nd 2064 20.4%
2016 38.69 1298th 2087 37.8%
2017 17.67 1845th 2112 12.6%
2018 26.30 1627th 2118 23.2%
2019 35.54 1441st 2182 34.0%
2021 26.45 1665th 2247 25.9%
2022 25.45 1682nd 2219 24.2%
2023 26.27 1707th 2240 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Palmetto Elementary School Test Scores
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Open Quote Palmetto Elementary is doing amazing things in the community through their IB Ambassador program, and they offer top notch curriculum supported by technology. They have my vote of confidence! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 15, 2016

Open Quote Teachers are very communicative. Excellent gifted program and excellent after-care program. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Palmetto Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 270 36 2 107 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1989 239 33 1 113 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1990 339 46 2 218 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1991 332 21 1 235 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1992 273 43 1 263 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1993 241 49 2 330 1 n/a n/a 0 623
1994 224 48 3 357 3 n/a n/a 0 635
1995 130 20 1 325 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1996 130 20 1 325 1 n/a n/a 0 477
1997 141 32 0 369 2 n/a n/a 0 544
1998 121 36 4 384 2 n/a n/a 0 547
1999 109 51 4 403 2 n/a n/a 0 569
2000 112 42 3 438 4 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 87 36 2 480 3 n/a n/a 0 608
2002 70 22 5 517 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2003 70 22 5 517 2 n/a n/a 0 616
2004 78 22 6 481 2 n/a n/a 0 589
2005 97 43 6 522 3 n/a n/a 0 671
2006 102 47 11 560 1 n/a n/a 0 721
2007 72 42 13 456 1 n/a n/a 36 620
2008 70 42 8 451 1 n/a n/a 30 602
2009 65 46 8 432 0 n/a n/a 28 579
2010 49 51 9 470 1 n/a n/a 10 590
2011 50 61 10 490 2 1 10 0 624
2012 47 59 11 488 0 1 8 0 614
2013 46 51 10 465 0 0 9 0 581
2014 44 57 12 462 0 1 2 0 578
2015 39 62 6 447 0 0 4 0 558
2016 44 50 4 430 1 0 5 0 534
2017 38 52 2 456 0 0 2 0 550
2018 37 61 4 456 0 0 4 0 562
2019 37 68 3 454 2 0 6 0 570
2020 43 57 2 457 1 0 6 0 566
2021 44 49 4 442 2 0 7 0 548
2022 38 49 5 453 1 0 5 0 551
2023 47 54 7 422 2 0 5 0 537

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palmetto Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 27.0 15.3 41.9
1989 386 28.0 13.7 43.5
1990 606 38.0 15.9 52.6
1991 589 38.0 15.5 55.9
1992 581 38.0 15.2 n/a
1993 623 32.0 19.5 67.3
1994 635 35.0 18.1 64.1
1995 477 30.0 15.9 66.9
1996 477 30.0 15.9 66.9
1997 544 36.0 15.1 65.1
1998 547 41.0 13.3 70.7
1999 569 38.0 15.0 85.9
2000 599 37.0 16.2 89.3
2001 608 37.0 16.4 87.8
2002 616 46.0 13.4 88.5
2003 616 46.0 13.4 88.5
2004 589 42.0 14.0 89.1
2005 671 45.0 14.9 83.5
2006 721 50.0 14.4 86
2007 620 51.0 12.2 90.8
2008 602 48.5 12.4 91.6
2009 579 54.1 12.5 93.3
2010 590 44.0 13.4 92.8
2011 624 45.0 13.8 90.4
2012 614 46.0 13.3 90.6
2013 581 46.0 12.6 91
2014 578 49.0 11.7 93.8
2015 558 48.0 11.6 93.9
2016 534 51.0 10.4 96.4
2017 550 43.0 12.7 96.7
2018 562 48.0 11.7 88.4
2019 570 39.0 14.6 89.3
2020 566 39.0 14.5 89.4
2021 548 42.5 12.8 92.3
2022 551 46.0 11.9 90
2023 537 39.5 13.5 81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palmetto Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 415 27.0 15.3 41.9
1989 386 28.0 13.7 43.5
1990 606 38.0 15.9 52.6
1991 589 38.0 15.5 55.9
1992 581 38.0 15.2 n/a
1993 623 32.0 19.5 67.3
1994 635 35.0 18.1 64.1
1995 477 30.0 15.9 66.9
1996 477 30.0 15.9 66.9
1997 544 36.0 15.1 65.1
1998 547 41.0 13.3 70.7
1999 569 38.0 15.0 85.9
2000 599 37.0 16.2 89.3
2001 608 37.0 16.4 87.8
2002 616 46.0 13.4 88.5
2003 616 46.0 13.4 88.5
2004 589 42.0 14.0 89.1
2005 671 45.0 14.9 83.5
2006 721 50.0 14.4 86
2007 620 51.0 12.2 90.8
2008 602 48.5 12.4 91.6
2009 579 54.1 12.5 93.3
2010 590 44.0 13.4 92.8
2011 624 45.0 13.8 90.4
2012 614 46.0 13.3 90.6
2013 581 46.0 12.6 91
2014 578 49.0 11.7 93.8
2015 558 48.0 11.6 93.9
2016 534 51.0 10.4 96.4
2017 550 43.0 12.7 96.7
2018 562 48.0 11.7 88.4
2019 570 39.0 14.6 89.3
2020 566 39.0 14.5 89.4
2021 548 42.5 12.8 92.3
2022 551 46.0 11.9 90
2023 537 39.5 13.5 81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palmetto Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,400 (11.9%) $10,382 (88.1%) $11,782
2019 $1,184 (10.5%) $10,090 (89.5%) $11,275
2020 $1,109 (9.2%) $10,948 (90.8%) $12,056
2021 $1,476 (11.5%) $11,356 (88.5%) $12,833
2022 $2,948 (19.6%) $12,102 (80.4%) $15,050

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmetto Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1441st of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1707th of 2240 Elementary schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)3946
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5454
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)6440
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)5842
 16%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)6262
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)6438
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6759
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)3943
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)5957
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)4827
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)6550
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Palmetto Elementary School)3332
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)5151
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students570537
 5.8%
African American6854
 20.6%
American Indian22
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic454422
 7%
Pacific Islander00
White3747
 27%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.3%81.8%
 7.5%


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Students at Palmetto Elementary School are 79% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% White, 1% Asian.

Palmetto Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Palmetto Elementary School.


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