Palmetto Charter School

Summary:

Palmetto Charter School is a high-performing public charter school serving grades PK-8 in Palmetto, Florida, within the Manatee School District. The school has consistently been one of the top-performing elementary schools in Florida, ranking in the top 5% of schools statewide for the past several years.

Palmetto Charter School significantly outperforms the Manatee School District and the state of Florida on standardized tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 96% of Palmetto Charter School students were proficient or better in Algebra 1, compared to 58% in the Manatee district and 55% statewide. The school also has a more racially diverse student population compared to many of the nearby traditional public schools, such as Blackburn Elementary School, Jessie P. Miller Elementary School, and G D Rogers Garden- Bullock Elementary. Additionally, Palmetto Charter School has consistently low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 1.6% to 3.1% over the past several years, which is significantly lower than the Manatee School District average and the state of Florida.

The combination of Palmetto Charter School's higher funding, lower student-teacher ratio, and more diverse student population may be contributing factors to the school's exceptional academic performance. The charter school model may also provide more flexibility and autonomy in curriculum and instructional approaches, allowing the school to tailor its programs to the needs of its students. Palmetto Charter School's consistent high performance, outperformance across grade levels and subjects, and comparison to nearby schools make it a standout educational institution within the Manatee School District.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 1607 17th St W
       Palmetto, FL  34221


(941) 723-3711

District: Manatee

SchoolDigger Rank:
93rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,757 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.9%
Hispanic:
14.1%
African American:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palmetto Charter School ranks better than 95.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Palmetto Charter School ranks better than 95.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.88. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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: White (74.9%), Hispanic (14.1%), African American (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 27% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmetto Charter School is 14.4, which is the 17th best among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto Charter School is $13,757, which is the 6th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Manatee School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Palmetto Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Palmetto Charter School 51st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Palmetto Charter School in the ranking list.)

Manatee:

SchoolDigger ranks Manatee 34th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palmetto Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 71.74 530th 2029 73.9%
2014 68.55 618th 2064 70.1%
2016 72.74 547th 2087 73.8%
2017 90.36 146th 2112 93.1%
2018 87.09 229th 2118 89.2%
2019 92.55 83rd 2182 96.2%
2021 96.09 30th 2247 98.7%
2022 93.91 71st 2219 96.8%
2023 94.02 64th 2240 97.1%
2024 92.71 93rd 2256 95.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Palmetto Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 73.13 238th 956 75.1%
2014 68.34 299th 999 70.1%
2016 75.90 221st 997 77.8%
2017 80.45 185th 1031 82.1%
2018 82.83 159th 1035 84.6%
2019 87.64 107th 1099 90.3%
2021 94.71 33rd 1136 97.1%
2022 89.58 82nd 1148 92.9%
2023 92.93 53rd 1177 95.5%
2024 92.88 51st 1196 95.7%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Palmetto Charter School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Palmetto Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 223 68 3 41 0 0 2 0 337
2012 232 50 0 56 0 0 6 0 344
2013 260 47 0 52 0 0 5 0 364
2014 269 37 0 52 0 0 5 0 363
2015 274 29 1 54 0 0 6 0 364
2016 278 32 1 49 0 0 5 0 365
2017 277 31 1 48 0 0 7 0 364
2018 271 34 2 44 0 0 12 0 363
2019 282 22 3 45 0 0 12 0 364
2020 281 22 2 50 0 0 9 0 364
2021 291 20 0 46 0 0 7 0 364
2022 289 25 0 41 0 0 9 0 364
2023 313 27 4 59 0 0 15 0 418

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 Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 337 27.0 12.4 36.5
2012 344 29.0 11.8 36.3
2013 364 37.0 9.8 34.1
2014 363 28.0 12.9 33.6
2015 364 31.0 11.7 31.9
2016 365 28.0 13.0 31.5
2017 364 30.0 12.1 26.6
2018 363 30.0 12.1 28.7
2019 364 24.0 15.1 23.1
2020 364 24.0 15.1 22.3
2021 364 24.0 15.1 29.4
2022 364 24.0 15.1 22.8
2023 418 29.0 14.4 27

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 Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 337 27.0 12.4 36.5
2012 344 29.0 11.8 36.3
2013 364 37.0 9.8 34.1
2014 363 28.0 12.9 33.6
2015 364 31.0 11.7 31.9
2016 365 28.0 13.0 31.5
2017 364 30.0 12.1 26.6
2018 363 30.0 12.1 28.7
2019 364 24.0 15.1 23.1
2020 364 24.0 15.1 22.3
2021 364 24.0 15.1 29.4
2022 364 24.0 15.1 22.8
2023 418 29.0 14.4 27

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 Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $00 (0.0%) $6,882 (100.0%) $6,882
2019 $00 (0.0%) $8,105 (100.0%) $8,105
2020 $00 (0.0%) $13,333 (100.0%) $13,333
2021 $00 (0.0%) $7,910 (100.0%) $7,910
2022 $00 (0.0%) $12,835 (100.0%) $12,835
2023 $00 (0.0%) $13,757 (100.0%) $13,757

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmetto Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 83rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 64th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.9%
Ranks 107th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 53rd of 1177 Middle schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Charter School)8992
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5146
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Charter School)94100
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6059
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Charter School)8279
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5655
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Charter School)8486
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6565
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Charter School)8585
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5257
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Charter School)7985
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)6063
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Palmetto Charter School)8787
   5th Grade Science (Manatee)4849
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Charter School)7773
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5248
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Charter School)8684
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)5752
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Charter School)7661
 15%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)4848
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Charter School)9382
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)5751
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Charter School)8290
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Manatee)5448
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Charter School)8992
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Manatee)4138
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Palmetto Charter School)5359
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Manatee)4545
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Palmetto Charter School)8787
   End of Course Civics (Manatee)7769
 8%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Palmetto Charter School)100100
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Manatee)6660
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students364418
 14.8%
African American2227
 22.7%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic4559
 31.1%
Pacific Islander00
White282313
 11%
Two or More Races1215
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.1%27%
 4%


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Yes! Palmetto Charter School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 93rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Palmetto Charter School.

Students at Palmetto Charter School are 75% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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