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Palmetto Elementary School

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Palmetto Elementary School ranks 1475 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1475^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Palmetto Elementary School is a PK-5 public school in Palmetto, FL, serving 519 students within the Manatee County School District, where over 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

This school is in the midst of a notable academic turnaround, particularly in math. After years of ranking in the bottom half of Florida elementary schools, Palmetto Elementary has achieved its highest state ranking in a decade, reaching the 34th percentile. The standout strength is upper-grade math: 5th graders scored 69% proficient in 2025-2026, outperforming the district (61%) and state (62%), and 4th graders hit 67% proficiency, also beating district and state averages. This math success is consistent over recent years, suggesting a targeted and effective math program. However, English Language Arts (ELA) scores remain a persistent weakness, with all grades falling below district and state averages—for example, 3rd-grade ELA at 40% is 20 points behind the state. This creates a "two halves" school: a math powerhouse in upper grades and a struggling literacy program across all grades.

Compared to nearby schools, Palmetto Elementary stands out for its dramatic improvement and relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 22.5%, which is far better than peers like G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary (39.7%) and Manatee Elementary (39.1%). Just 0.36 miles away, Palmetto Charter School is a 5-star school in the 93rd percentile with proficiency rates in the 70-90% range, but it serves a much less impoverished population (33.62% free/reduced lunch). This proximity highlights the challenges Palmetto Elementary faces in overcoming the impacts of high poverty. The school's per-student spending ($15,274) is average for the area, so the key is reallocating resources to replicate its math success in literacy, especially in early grades.

519

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,274

Per pupil spending ?

75.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1540 10th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221

(941) 723-4822

District: Manatee

Students who attend Palmetto Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Palmetto High School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

64.7%

White:

17.7%

African American:

11.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 45th percentile in 2023 → 34th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (54% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 45th-percentile peak (2023) to 34th (2026)

!English Language Arts scores 14 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg60%

Florida avg62%

1,475^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 29 pts since 2016

From bottom 6% (2016) to bottom 34% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

24^th of 41Elementary Schools in the Manatee

40^th of 70Manatee among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	37.1	1475 of 2240	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.6	1372 of 2258	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	30.2	1617 of 2256	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.7	1234 of 2240	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.1	1545 of 2219	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	37.5	1382 of 2247	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.2	1756 of 2182	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.5	1748 of 2118	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	23.3	1687 of 2112	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	10.0	1970 of 2087	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	24.3	1644 of 2064	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	16.3	1813 of 2029	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	23.9	1583 of 1984	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	13.6	1809 of 1985	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2010	13.4	1755 of 1919	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	12.5	1695 of 1847	8.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	23.8	1441 of 1789	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	26.2	1391 of 1786	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	38.8	1076 of 1688	36.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math61%~ state avg

Science60%~ state avg

English Language Arts46%-14 vs state

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by a parent
Tuesday, January 9, 2018

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

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

Schools Near Palmetto Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palmetto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1540 10th St W	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 723-4822	519	37	14.0	75.3%	92 (17.7%)	60 (11.6%)	336 (64.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.8%)	37.1	1475^th of 2240 public elementary schools	34.2%		39.6	1372^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	39.2%	103	40.0	48.0	52.0				45.0	67.0	69.0	100.0			60.0					$15,274	$2,378	$12,896
Palmetto Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1607 17th St W	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	No	No	No	(941) 723-3711	458	34	13.4	33.6%	323 (70.5%)	33 (7.2%)	78 (17.0%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.4%)	88.8	161^st of 2240 public elementary schools	92.8%		89.1	192^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	91.5%	31	75.0	77.0	85.0	82.0	82.0	70.0	85.0	89.0	79.0	91.0	89.0	89.0	84.0	70.0	100.0		100.0	$11,359	$254	$11,106
Hola! Elementary @ Msa	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	700 Haben Blvd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(941) 708-8770	551	36	15.3	29.0%	124 (22.5%)	54 (9.8%)	347 (63.0%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	31.4	1639^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.8%		30.1	1643^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	27.2%	4	61.0	49.0	47.0				55.0	57.0	47.0				46.0					$10,222	$00	$10,222
Ballard Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	912 18th St W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 708-8400	421	30	14.0	76.2%	75 (17.8%)	107 (25.4%)	199 (47.3%)	11 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.7%)	12.2	2097^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.4%		19.5	1926^th of 2258 public elementary schools	14.7%	171	29.0	25.0	47.0				40.0	43.0	33.0	94.0			33.0					$15,311	$2,047	$13,265
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	601 43rd St W	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3300	586	43	13.6	69.6%	253 (43.2%)	54 (9.2%)	225 (38.4%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	43 (7.3%)	35.8	1505^th of 2240 public elementary schools	32.8%		34.7	1505^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.3%		50.0	43.0	53.0				54.0	52.0	58.0	100.0			64.0					$14,572	$1,764	$12,809
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1415 29th St E	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 723-4833	614	37	16.5	73.1%	115 (18.7%)	171 (27.9%)	276 (45.0%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	40 (6.5%)	46.5	1239^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.7%		53.1	1039^th of 2258 public elementary schools	54.0%	200	52.0	54.0	49.0				61.0	72.0	78.0				52.0					$12,269	$1,765	$10,505
G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	515 13th Ave W	Bradenton	34205	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 209-7540	472	38	12.4	75.0%	37 (7.8%)	143 (30.3%)	270 (57.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.2%)	9.1	2154^th of 2240 public elementary schools	3.8%		6.1	2207^th of 2258 public elementary schools	2.3%	53	28.0	24.0	25.0				41.0	46.0	50.0				24.0					$17,755	$2,303	$15,453
Manatee Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1609 6th Ave E	Bradenton	34208	Manatee County	Manatee	No	Yes	No	Yes	(941) 741-3319	488	33	14.7	85.5%	15 (3.1%)	158 (32.4%)	298 (61.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	14.6	2049^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.5%		9.2	2164^th of 2258 public elementary schools	4.2%	115	31.0	35.0	34.0				44.0	51.0	12.0	91.0			41.0					$14,542	$1,947	$12,596
Palma Sola Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6806 5th Ave NW	Bradenton	34209	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	No	(941) 741-3179	396	28	14.1	61.1%	235 (59.3%)	24 (6.1%)	89 (22.5%)	18 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.6%)	66.8	708^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.4%		66.5	725^th of 2258 public elementary schools	67.9%	17	67.0	69.0	70.0				73.0	70.0	50.0	100.0			70.0					$15,822	$1,070	$14,753
Palm View K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	6025 Bayshore Rd	Palmetto	34221	Manatee County	Manatee	No	No	No	Yes	(941) 723-4812	606	44	13.7	75.1%	152 (25.1%)	116 (19.1%)	301 (49.7%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.4%)	42.5	1331^st of 2240 public elementary schools	40.6%		21.4	1863^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	17.5%	532	65.0	40.0	60.0	46.0	54.0	41.0	66.0	47.0	70.0	67.0	42.0	75.0	58.0	37.0	74.0	100.0	69.0	$15,587	$1,906	$13,681

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Elementary School

What district is Palmetto Elementary School in?

Manatee

How many students attend Palmetto Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 519 students attended Palmetto Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Palmetto Elementary School?

Students at Palmetto Elementary School are 65% Hispanic, 18% White, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Palmetto Elementary School attend?

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

High : Palmetto High School

Is Palmetto Elementary School a good school?

Palmetto Elementary School ranks 1475^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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