Summary:
Zip code 30268 in Palmetto, Georgia, is served by a single elementary school, Palmetto Elementary School, which enrolls 436 students in grades PK through 5 and is part of the Fulton County School District.
Palmetto Elementary stands out for its exceptional attendance and strong investment in students. Despite 100% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, the school’s chronic absenteeism rate is just 7.8%—less than half the district rate of 16.6% and state rate of 17.7%. The school also benefits from high per-student spending of $21,962 and a favorable 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Academically, the school has shown a positive trajectory, improving its state ranking from the 46th percentile in 2024–2025 to the 53rd percentile in 2025–2026. The most notable gains came in mathematics, where 3rd grade proficiency jumped from 36.8% to 48.6% and 4th grade from 39.3% to 52.6%—both now exceeding state averages. However, 5th grade math dipped to 33.3%, well below the state’s 44.1%, and 5th grade science proficiency (31.3%) also trails the state by nearly 13 points. In the prior year’s ELA results, 5th grade was the strongest subject at 42.1% (near the state’s 43.0%), while 4th grade lagged at 24.6%.
For parents, Palmetto Elementary is a school that is beating expectations given its high-poverty profile, with remarkable attendance and clear improvement in lower-grade math. The main areas of concern are upper-elementary math and science, where proficiency rates fall significantly behind state averages. The school’s rising ranking and strong resource allocation suggest a positive direction, but targeted support for 5th grade may be needed. Note that 2025–2026 English Language Arts scores have not yet been released; they are expected in December and will provide a fuller picture of current performance.
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