Palmetto Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1540 10th St W
       Palmetto, FL  34221-3604


(941) 723-4822

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
1235th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,316 Help


Students who attend Palmetto Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Palmetto High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  570

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.7%
White:
20.5%
African American:
15.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.9% Help


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Compare Details Palmetto Elementary School ranks worse than 55.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 20th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.72. (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 Student population at Palmetto Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.7%), White (20.5%), African American (15.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmetto Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 14th best among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto Elementary School is $12,316, which is the 15th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 28th 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 38.79 1076th 1688 36.3%
2007 26.20 1391st 1786 22.1%
2008 23.79 1441st 1789 19.5%
2009 12.49 1695th 1847 8.2%
2010 13.39 1755th 1919 8.5%
2011 13.55 1809th 1985 8.9%
2012 23.93 1583rd 1984 20.2%
2013 16.27 1813th 2029 10.6%
2014 24.28 1644th 2064 20.3%
2016 9.97 1970th 2087 5.6%
2017 23.34 1687th 2112 20.1%
2018 21.48 1748th 2118 17.5%
2019 23.22 1756th 2182 19.5%
2021 37.52 1382nd 2247 38.5%
2022 31.11 1545th 2219 30.4%
2023 43.72 1234th 2240 44.9%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Open Quote It's no wonder that this school was ranked below almost 80 of Florida's elementary schools because they would rather have your child sent home for playing with their earrings then allow them to get their education. They violate on a regular basis the policies and procedures outlined by the school board and in their own handbook when it comes to discipline as long as it fits their needs. My child's first referral had a specific list of available consequences and the consequence he received was 2 days out of school suspension, on his very first referral. The worst punishment applicable for this referral was in school suspension. Worst school ever Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Open Quote worst school I have ever been to ,if you would like for your child to be bullied ,lost ,or easily stolen from a school then this is the place for you , 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 546 122 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1989 577 125 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1990 566 134 2 120 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1991 604 135 1 122 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1992 614 121 1 133 0 n/a n/a 0 869
1993 628 101 2 112 1 n/a n/a 0 844
1994 649 99 2 162 0 n/a n/a 0 912
1995 586 96 3 197 1 n/a n/a 0 883
1996 586 96 3 197 1 n/a n/a 0 883
1997 563 120 1 226 0 n/a n/a 0 910
1998 545 117 1 233 0 n/a n/a 0 896
1999 530 113 2 271 1 n/a n/a 0 917
2000 482 128 3 286 0 n/a n/a 0 899
2001 427 108 4 323 0 n/a n/a 0 862
2002 397 91 3 342 0 n/a n/a 0 833
2003 397 91 3 342 0 n/a n/a 0 833
2004 373 73 2 367 0 n/a n/a 0 815
2005 350 92 4 376 0 n/a n/a 0 822
2006 344 75 3 390 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2007 305 83 2 403 0 n/a n/a 34 827
2008 240 87 2 389 0 n/a n/a 33 751
2009 219 91 1 379 1 n/a n/a 27 718
2010 189 105 2 429 1 n/a n/a 5 731
2011 166 108 2 393 0 0 8 0 677
2012 161 131 1 385 0 0 11 0 689
2013 135 138 2 400 0 0 11 0 686
2014 120 125 2 405 0 0 15 0 667
2015 130 103 1 432 1 0 8 0 675
2016 138 91 2 439 0 0 23 0 693
2017 157 107 2 462 0 0 24 0 752
2018 133 108 1 437 0 0 30 0 709
2019 150 115 1 437 0 0 28 0 731
2020 122 104 1 396 0 0 33 0 656
2021 115 109 2 402 0 0 44 0 672
2022 104 98 2 346 0 0 39 0 589
2023 117 89 1 323 0 1 39 0 570

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 738 40.0 18.4 34.7
1989 786 44.0 17.8 33.3
1990 822 49.0 16.7 35
1991 862 47.0 18.3 34.2
1992 869 45.0 19.3 29.3
1993 844 44.0 19.2 33.6
1994 912 45.0 20.3 39.6
1995 883 45.0 19.6 40.7
1996 883 45.0 19.6 40.7
1997 910 47.0 19.4 43.6
1998 896 46.0 19.5 42.6
1999 917 47.0 19.5 55.1
2000 899 58.0 15.5 54.3
2001 862 54.0 16.0 52
2002 833 47.0 17.7 58.2
2003 833 47.0 17.7 58.2
2004 815 47.0 17.3 65.3
2005 822 46.0 17.9 64.7
2006 812 49.0 16.6 66.3
2007 827 52.0 15.9 71
2008 751 50.0 15.0 73.4
2009 718 45.4 16.7 77.3
2010 731 40.0 18.2 82.8
2011 677 41.0 16.5 85.4
2012 689 45.0 15.3 88.2
2013 686 44.0 15.5 89.5
2014 667 46.0 14.5 90.7
2015 675 49.0 13.7 100
2016 693 48.0 14.4 75
2017 752 50.0 15.0 78.2
2018 709 49.0 14.4 79.7
2019 731 47.0 15.5 73.3
2020 656 42.0 15.6 70.4
2021 672 44.0 15.2 75.4
2022 589 41.0 14.3 75.4
2023 570 40.0 14.2 77.9

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 738 40.0 18.4 34.7
1989 786 44.0 17.8 33.3
1990 822 49.0 16.7 35
1991 862 47.0 18.3 34.2
1992 869 45.0 19.3 29.3
1993 844 44.0 19.2 33.6
1994 912 45.0 20.3 39.6
1995 883 45.0 19.6 40.7
1996 883 45.0 19.6 40.7
1997 910 47.0 19.4 43.6
1998 896 46.0 19.5 42.6
1999 917 47.0 19.5 55.1
2000 899 58.0 15.5 54.3
2001 862 54.0 16.0 52
2002 833 47.0 17.7 58.2
2003 833 47.0 17.7 58.2
2004 815 47.0 17.3 65.3
2005 822 46.0 17.9 64.7
2006 812 49.0 16.6 66.3
2007 827 52.0 15.9 71
2008 751 50.0 15.0 73.4
2009 718 45.4 16.7 77.3
2010 731 40.0 18.2 82.8
2011 677 41.0 16.5 85.4
2012 689 45.0 15.3 88.2
2013 686 44.0 15.5 89.5
2014 667 46.0 14.5 90.7
2015 675 49.0 13.7 100
2016 693 48.0 14.4 75
2017 752 50.0 15.0 78.2
2018 709 49.0 14.4 79.7
2019 731 47.0 15.5 73.3
2020 656 42.0 15.6 70.4
2021 672 44.0 15.2 75.4
2022 589 41.0 14.3 75.4
2023 570 40.0 14.2 77.9

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.
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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 $1,616 (16.1%) $8,425 (83.9%) $10,041
2019 $1,558 (14.7%) $9,054 (85.3%) $10,612
2020 $1,500 (13.7%) $9,484 (86.4%) $10,983
2021 $1,703 (15.3%) $9,406 (84.7%) $11,108
2022 $2,666 (21.6%) $9,650 (78.4%) $12,316

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 1756th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1234th of 2240 Elementary schools
 25.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)3627
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5146
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)4240
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6059
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)3130
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5655
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)4342
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)4049
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5257
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)6271
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6063
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Palmetto Elementary School)3842
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Manatee)4849
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students731570
 22%
African American11589
 22.6%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic437323
 26.1%
Pacific Islander01
White150117
 22%
Two or More Races2839
 39.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.3%77.9%
 4.6%


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Palmetto Elementary School ranks 1235th of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Palmetto Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 21% White, 16% African American, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Palmetto Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Palmetto High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 570 students attended Palmetto Elementary School.


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