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Palmetto Elementary School

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Palmetto Elementary School ranks 199 th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

199^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 690 Louisiana Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Louisiana elementary schools

Summary

Palmetto Elementary School in Palmetto, LA, is a small PK-6 school within the St. Landry Parish district, serving 223 students in a high-poverty community where over 82% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school has historically been a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Louisiana elementary schools for several years. While its most recent statewide rank has dropped from the 93rd to the 71st percentile, it still significantly outperforms most nearby schools. For example, its 2025-2026 proficiency rates in Math (74%), ELA (81%), and Social Studies (59%) are dramatically higher than the district averages (55%, 67%, and 45%) and far exceed those of struggling neighbors like Park Vista Elementary and Grolee Elementary. Its performance is more comparable to top local schools like Port Barre Elementary and Grand Prairie Elementary, though Palmetto still holds an edge in ELA and Social Studies.

A key strength is the school’s ability to achieve strong results despite high poverty, a "beats the odds" story likely driven by low chronic absenteeism (19.4% in 2024-2025, compared to the district's 31.2% and state's 22.5%). However, the recent performance decline across all subjects is a critical juncture. While the school has excelled with its low-income students, a notable drop in performance among other student groups warrants attention. Meanwhile, Krotz Springs Elementary has emerged as a rising competitor, showing more stability and nearly matching Palmetto’s ELA scores, adding new pressure for this once-dominant school.

223

Students ?

10.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,310

Per pupil spending ?

82.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

235 Rideau Street
Palmetto, LA 71358

(337) 623-4482

District: St. Landry Parish

Students who attend Palmetto Elementary School usually attend:

High:

North Central High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

70.4%

White:

27.8%

Hispanic:

1.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 69th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Louisiana average (71% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Among the top-ranked schools in St. Landry Parish

✓Above the Louisiana median (71st percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school71%

District avg56%

Louisiana avg62%

199^th of 690

Louisiana public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 14Elementary Schools in the St. Landry Parish

58^th of 116St. Landry Parish among Louisiana 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	73.7	199 of 690	71.2%	★★★★☆
2025	77.4	153 of 666	77.0%	★★★★☆
2024	88.2	62 of 675	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	91.0	48 of 730	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	90.1	51 of 727	93.0%	★★★★★
2021	85.4	96 of 729	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	86.9	74 of 731	89.9%	★★★★★
2018	76.0	107 of 728	85.3%	★★★★☆
2017	79.4	134 of 739	81.9%	★★★★☆
2016	71.2	231 of 742	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.1	335 of 792	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	46.3	454 of 777	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	47.2	440 of 772	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	67.1	265 of 764	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	73.8	213 of 766	72.2%	★★★★☆
2010	47.3	439 of 736	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	58.9	353 of 738	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	67.3	260 of 743	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.7	298 of 725	58.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	74.6	106 of 548	80.7%	★★★★☆
2025	89.6	36 of 501	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	92.1	29 of 509	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	94.4	23 of 570	96.0%	★★★★★
2022	88.4	38 of 562	93.2%	★★★★★
2021	85.8	54 of 564	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	94.6	23 of 559	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	68.7	141 of 547	74.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2018	63.2	88 of 281	68.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	69.2	213 of 679	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	84.0	78 of 633	87.7%	★★★★☆
2024	88.0	58 of 635	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	90.1	47 of 705	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	89.0	49 of 701	93.0%	★★★★★
2021	82.3	106 of 705	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	87.8	51 of 684	92.5%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	75.3	142 of 685	79.3%	★★★★☆
2025	83.5	83 of 661	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	91.0	39 of 674	94.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.5	39 of 723	94.6%	★★★★★
2022	90.4	35 of 724	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	87.0	55 of 719	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	92.2	26 of 697	96.3%	★★★★★
2018	68.1	219 of 682	67.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	72.7	196 of 682	71.3%	★★★★☆
2025	75.8	151 of 641	76.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.8	66 of 651	89.9%	★★★★★
2023	81.7	102 of 713	85.7%	★★★★☆
2022	89.5	46 of 712	93.5%	★★★★★
2021	85.3	77 of 704	89.1%	★★★★☆
2019	84.9	85 of 696	87.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Louisiana percentile	Rating
2026	59.8	201 of 496	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	87.4	34 of 518	93.4%	★★★★★
2022	88.4	33 of 517	93.6%	★★★★★
2021	92.1	21 of 522	96.0%	★★★★★
2019	74.8	96 of 517	81.4%	★★★★☆
2018	76.6	101 of 516	80.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

African American (2026)81st percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)71st percentile~ school

Disabled (2018)69th percentile-17 vs school

Female (2026)69th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)59th percentile-12 vs school

By subject vs Louisiana (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts81%+11 vs state

Mathematics74%+12 vs state

Social Studies59%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				LEAP Mathematics (2026)							LEAP English Language Arts (2026)							LEAP Social Studies (2026)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	LEAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	LEAP Mathematics 4th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 5th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 6th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 7th Grade	LEAP Mathematics 8th Grade	LEAP Mathematics All Grades	LEAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	LEAP English Language Arts All Grades	LEAP Social Studies 3rd Grade	LEAP Social Studies 4th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 5th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 6th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 7th Grade	LEAP Social Studies 8th Grade	LEAP Social Studies All Grades	Total
Palmetto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	235 Rideau Street	Palmetto	71358	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 623-4482	223	21	10.6	82.5%	62 (27.8%)	157 (70.4%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	73.7	199^th of 690 public elementary schools	71.2%		77.4	153^rd of 666 public elementary schools	77.0%	46	69.0		67.0	86.0			74.0	68.0	88.0	83.0	87.0			81.0	51.0	68.0	65.0	54.0			59.0	$16,310
Port Barre Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	199 O G Track Rd.	Port Barre	70577	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 585-6172	427	31	13.6	73.8%	307 (71.9%)	99 (23.2%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	73	207^th of 690 public elementary schools	70.0%		75.4	167^th of 666 public elementary schools	74.9%	40	70.0	81.0					75.0	72.0	77.0					75.0	55.0	70.0					63.0	$13,592
Grand Prairie Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	669 Hwy. 363	Washington	70589	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 826-3391	264	19	13.6	75.0%	128 (48.5%)	123 (46.6%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.7%)	72.3	214^th of 690 public elementary schools	69.0%		87.1	77^th of 666 public elementary schools	88.4%	137	62.0	72.0					68.0	76.0	80.0					78.0	70.0	63.0					66.0	$14,355
Krotz Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	445 Division Street	Krotz Springs	70750	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 566-3585	211	18	11.9	68.7%	193 (91.5%)	5 (2.4%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.3%)	59.6	302^nd of 690 public elementary schools	56.2%		70.9	212^th of 666 public elementary schools	68.2%	90	56.0		66.0	77.0	81.0	100.0		65.0	66.0	94.0	86.0	82.0	100.0	79.0	40.0	31.0	59.0	72.0	62.0	92.0	55.0	$15,628
Northeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1125 E Mamie Street	Opelousas	70570	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 942-5390	232	25	9.2	90.5%	4 (1.7%)	216 (93.1%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	23.3	565^th of 690 public elementary schools	18.1%		25.8	519^th of 666 public elementary schools	22.1%	46	33.0	41.0					35.0	49.0	72.0					58.0	38.0	32.0					34.0	$18,268
Grolee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1540 West Grolee Street	Opelousas	70570	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 942-3130	404	32	12.6	96.3%	15 (3.7%)	375 (92.8%)	10 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	23.1	567^th of 690 public elementary schools	17.8%		20.2	569^th of 666 public elementary schools	14.6%	2	40.0	55.0					48.0	28.0	56.0					42.0		52.0					34.0	$14,895
Park Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1000 Abdalla Blvd.	Opelousas	70571	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 942-7456	533	42	12.7	82.9%	83 (15.6%)	356 (66.8%)	53 (9.9%)	21 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	22.1	577^th of 690 public elementary schools	16.4%		39.5	419^th of 666 public elementary schools	37.1%	158	45.0	59.0					52.0	37.0	63.0					51.0	19.0	40.0					29.0	$15,432
Upper Pointe Coupee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	4739 LA Highway 419 West	Batchelor	70715	Pointe Coupee Parish	Pointe Coupee Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(225) 492-2555	241	19	13.0	73.4%	31 (12.9%)	144 (59.8%)	63 (26.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	42.6	419^th of 690 public elementary schools	39.3%		36.4	447^th of 666 public elementary schools	32.9%	28	57.0	79.0	48.0	39.0	57.0	20.0	53.0	50.0	84.0	71.0	84.0	61.0	80.0	71.0	28.0	47.0	49.0	23.0	51.0	53.0	44.0	$21,104
Leonville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	3774 Hwy. 31	Leonville	70551	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Parish	No	No	No	Yes	(337) 879-2385	616	40	15.3	67.2%	391 (63.5%)	186 (30.2%)	17 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	39.6	446^th of 690 public elementary schools	35.4%		44.8	386^th of 666 public elementary schools	42.0%	60	51.0	48.0	56.0	49.0	83.0	72.0	59.0	51.0	60.0	78.0	76.0	85.0	82.0	72.0	54.0	42.0	48.0	40.0	62.0	68.0	51.0	$12,388
St. Landry Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1203 Burr Street	Opelousas	70571	St. Landry Parish	St. Landry Primary School Incl.	Yes	No	No	(n/a)	(337) 945-6367	315	17	18.8	91.1%	2 (0.6%)	308 (97.8%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	24	561^st of 690 public elementary schools	18.7%		17.7	585^th of 666 public elementary schools	12.2%	24		28.0		74.0	33.0	15.0	31.0	58.0	47.0	53.0		50.0	66.0	55.0			25.0	32.0	34.0	34.0	26.0	$11,865

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Elementary School

What district is Palmetto Elementary School in?

St. Landry Parish

Is Palmetto Elementary School a good school?

Palmetto Elementary School ranks 199^th of 690 Louisiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Palmetto Elementary School?

Students at Palmetto Elementary School are 70% African American, 28% White, 1% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Palmetto Elementary School attend?

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

High : North Central High School

How many students attend Palmetto Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 223 students attended Palmetto Elementary School.

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2025–26 LEAP test scoresJul 6, 2026

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2023–24 through 2024–25 graduation ratesNov 22, 2025

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

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