Palmetto Elementary

Summary:

Palmetto Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, Florida, serving 805 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Palmetto Elementary stands out for its significantly higher percentages of African American (53.91%) and Hispanic (39.5%) students compared to nearby schools, which tend to have more diverse racial compositions. The school also faces challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (ranging from 36.3% to 41.9%) and consistently lower academic performance on standardized tests compared to district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 20% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 57% in the district and 55% statewide. Additionally, Palmetto Elementary has a very high percentage of students (75.4% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Palmetto Elementary has seen an increase in per-student spending over the years, from $9,262 in 2019-2020 to $11,299 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average, its academic performance remains lower than nearby schools like Cornerstone Academy Charter, Shingle Creek Elementary, and Catalina Elementary. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be enough to address the challenges facing the school, and a more comprehensive approach targeting the specific needs of the student population may be necessary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

2015 Duskin Ave
Orlando, FL 32839

(407) 858-3150

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
2070^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,299

Students who attend Palmetto Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Westridge Middle
High:	Oak Ridge High

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 805

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.9%

Hispanic:

39.5%

White:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palmetto Elementary ranks worse than 91.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 153^rd among 163 ranked elementary schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.41. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (53.9%), Hispanic (39.5%), White (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmetto Elementary is 16.7. 114 elementary schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Palmetto Elementary employs 48 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto Elementary is $11,299. 87 elementary schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palmetto Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	7.52	1605^th	1688	4.9%
2007	6.62	1719^th	1786	3.8%
2008	6.79	1722^nd	1789	3.7%
2009	4.41	1805^th	1847	2.3%
2010	5.74	1860^th	1919	3.1%
2011	4.90	1950^th	1985	1.8%
2012	6.28	1934^th	1984	2.5%
2013	3.96	2001^st	2029	1.4%
2014	33.59	1425^th	2064	31.0%
2016	23.65	1651^st	2087	20.9%
2017	19.96	1784^th	2112	15.5%
2018	21.69	1746^th	2118	17.6%
2019	21.59	1797^th	2182	17.6%
2021	18.51	1881^st	2247	16.3%
2022	18.23	1904^th	2219	14.2%
2023	23.88	1775^th	2240	20.8%
2024	13.41	2070^th	2256	8.2%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Palmetto Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	318	286	28	115	2	n/a	n/a	0	749
1989	321	324	28	194	1	n/a	n/a	0	868
1990	351	350	38	238	2	n/a	n/a	0	979
1991	346	323	69	272	1	n/a	n/a	0	1011
1992	318	384	61	337	3	n/a	n/a	0	1103
1993	185	228	43	270	0	n/a	n/a	0	726
1994	189	242	36	237	0	n/a	n/a	0	704
1995	154	365	26	241	2	n/a	n/a	0	788
1996	154	365	26	241	2	n/a	n/a	0	788
1997	138	431	41	293	1	n/a	n/a	0	904
1998	120	532	46	374	1	n/a	n/a	0	1073
1999	102	580	39	377	1	n/a	n/a	0	1099
2000	91	601	50	379	3	n/a	n/a	0	1124
2001	88	742	50	410	2	n/a	n/a	0	1292
2002	61	733	60	393	0	n/a	n/a	0	1247
2003	61	733	60	393	0	n/a	n/a	0	1247
2004	60	690	57	414	4	n/a	n/a	0	1225
2005	50	712	48	395	1	n/a	n/a	0	1206
2006	40	774	43	429	0	n/a	n/a	0	1286
2007	40	780	34	405	0	n/a	n/a	13	1272
2008	26	685	25	375	1	n/a	n/a	13	1125
2009	31	703	14	345	1	n/a	n/a	22	1116
2010	22	722	11	303	0	n/a	n/a	15	1073
2011	29	781	12	290	1	0	13	0	1126
2012	20	694	13	292	1	1	10	0	1031
2013	31	693	17	323	1	0	18	0	1083
2014	26	717	17	359	1	1	11	0	1132
2015	25	691	16	399	1	2	13	0	1147
2016	37	744	16	412	1	3	15	0	1228
2017	17	538	13	373	1	2	12	0	956
2018	13	535	13	372	1	3	12	0	949
2019	10	501	12	379	0	2	10	0	914
2020	13	482	11	361	0	2	15	0	884
2021	13	467	11	351	0	3	7	0	852
2022	17	448	9	306	1	3	10	0	794
2023	20	434	13	318	3	4	13	0	805

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palmetto Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	749	41.0	18.2	42.2
1989	868	46.0	18.8	48
1990	979	54.0	18.1	49.5
1991	1011	60.0	16.8	55.3
1992	1103	66.0	16.7	0.1
1993	726	47.0	15.4	2.5
1994	704	42.0	16.8	34.2
1995	788	48.0	16.4	58.8
1996	788	48.0	16.4	58.8
1997	904	52.0	17.4	57.1
1998	1073	61.0	17.6	53.4
1999	1099	85.0	12.9	74
2000	1124	75.0	15.0	72.3
2001	1292	86.0	15.0	76.9
2002	1247	88.0	14.2	77.2
2003	1247	88.0	14.2	77.2
2004	1225	81.0	15.1	79.1
2005	1206	84.0	14.4	86.5
2006	1286	86.0	15.0	86.6
2007	1272	88.0	14.5	85.9
2008	1125	80.0	14.1	90.9
2009	1116	72.6	15.7	91.4
2010	1073	65.0	16.5	74.5
2011	1126	70.0	16.0	99.3
2012	1031	69.0	14.9	99.7
2013	1083	66.0	16.4	99.7
2014	1132	72.0	15.7	99.7
2015	1147	77.0	14.8	99.7
2016	1228	79.0	15.5	99.8
2017	956	64.0	14.9	99.7
2018	949	64.0	14.8	73.8
2019	914	59.0	15.4	70.5
2020	884	56.0	15.7	79.5
2021	852	57.0	14.9	74.8
2022	794	53.0	14.9	75.7
2023	805	48.0	16.7	75.4

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

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	749	41.0	18.2	42.2
1989	868	46.0	18.8	48
1990	979	54.0	18.1	49.5
1991	1011	60.0	16.8	55.3
1992	1103	66.0	16.7	0.1
1993	726	47.0	15.4	2.5
1994	704	42.0	16.8	34.2
1995	788	48.0	16.4	58.8
1996	788	48.0	16.4	58.8
1997	904	52.0	17.4	57.1
1998	1073	61.0	17.6	53.4
1999	1099	85.0	12.9	74
2000	1124	75.0	15.0	72.3
2001	1292	86.0	15.0	76.9
2002	1247	88.0	14.2	77.2
2003	1247	88.0	14.2	77.2
2004	1225	81.0	15.1	79.1
2005	1206	84.0	14.4	86.5
2006	1286	86.0	15.0	86.6
2007	1272	88.0	14.5	85.9
2008	1125	80.0	14.1	90.9
2009	1116	72.6	15.7	91.4
2010	1073	65.0	16.5	74.5
2011	1126	70.0	16.0	99.3
2012	1031	69.0	14.9	99.7
2013	1083	66.0	16.4	99.7
2014	1132	72.0	15.7	99.7
2015	1147	77.0	14.8	99.7
2016	1228	79.0	15.5	99.8
2017	956	64.0	14.9	99.7
2018	949	64.0	14.8	73.8
2019	914	59.0	15.4	70.5
2020	884	56.0	15.7	79.5
2021	852	57.0	14.9	74.8
2022	794	53.0	14.9	75.7
2023	805	48.0	16.7	75.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palmetto Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,045 (12.0%)	$7,644 (88.0%)	$8,689
2019	$1,053 (12.4%)	$7,423 (87.6%)	$8,476
2020	$1,301 (14.0%)	$7,962 (86.0%)	$9,262
2021	$1,799 (17.6%)	$8,415 (82.4%)	$10,215
2022	$3,077 (25.4%)	$9,054 (74.6%)	$12,132
2023	$2,792 (24.7%)	$8,508 (75.3%)	$11,299

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmetto Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1797^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1775^th of 2240 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary)	29	26	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	55	54	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary)	55	32	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Orange)	62	61	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary)	42	32	10%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	57	57
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary)	60	43	17%
4th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	63	62	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary)	33	31	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	53	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary)	36	43	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	57	52	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Palmetto Elementary)	30	48	18%
5th Grade Science (Orange)	54	59	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	914	805	11.9%
African American	501	434	13.4%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	12	13	8.3%
Hispanic	379	318	16.1%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	10	20	100%
Two or More Races	10	13	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.5%	75.4%	4.9%

Schools Near Palmetto Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palmetto Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2015 Duskin Ave	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3150	805	48	16.7	75.4%	20 (2.5%)	434 (53.9%)	318 (39.5%)	13 (1.6%)	3 (0.4%)	4 (0.5%)	13 (1.6%)	13.4	2070^th of 2256 public elementary schools	8.2%		23.9	1775^th of 2240 public elementary schools	20.8%	295	20.0	30.0	37.0				33.0	28.0	37.0				43.0				$11,299	$2,792	$8,508
Millennia Gardens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 Gardens Ridge Way	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 845-0565	873	54	16.1	69.2%	67 (7.7%)	371 (42.5%)	415 (47.5%)	8 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (1.1%)	25.9	1743^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	22.7%		15.9	2004^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.5%	261	39.0	43.0	46.0				46.0	34.0	34.0				46.0				$11,921	$3,408	$8,514
Sadler Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 W Oak Ridge Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2620	768	45	17.0	65.2%	114 (14.8%)	145 (18.9%)	493 (64.2%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.5%)	21.8	1854^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.8%		14.3	2046^th of 2240 public elementary schools	8.7%	192	28.0	25.0	42.0				49.0	44.0	36.0				50.0				$10,182	$2,047	$8,135
Shingle Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5620 Harcourt Ave	Orlando	32839	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 354-2650	723	38	19.0	76.5%	21 (2.9%)	368 (50.9%)	306 (42.3%)	15 (2.1%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	7 (1.0%)	13.2	2078^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.9%		13.2	2078^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.2%		37.0	34.0	26.0				37.0	43.0	29.0				24.0				$10,619	$2,294	$8,323
Catalina Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2448 29th St	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1735	612	43	14.2	82.2%	15 (2.5%)	404 (66.0%)	168 (27.5%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (3.1%)	21.8	1857^th of 2256 public elementary schools	17.7%		14.4	2042^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	8.8%	185	38.0	21.0	26.0				57.0	34.0	52.0				44.0				$14,739	$4,666	$10,072
Pineloch Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3101 Woods Ave	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 245-1825	764	41	18.6	78.9%	34 (4.5%)	485 (63.5%)	224 (29.3%)	6 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.8%)	26.5	1725^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.5%		21.3	1859^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.0%	134	39.0	31.0	44.0				47.0	42.0	46.0				49.0				$11,038	$2,885	$8,153
Lancaster Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6700 Sheryl Ann Dr	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3131	560	30	18.6	80.4%	24 (4.3%)	91 (16.3%)	428 (76.4%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.0%)	17.7	1964^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.9%		21.8	1844^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.7%	120	36.0	34.0	32.0				40.0	38.0	39.0				38.0				$10,320	$2,481	$7,839
Millennia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5301 Cypress Creek Dr	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 355-5730	833	52	16.0	46.9%	131 (15.7%)	207 (24.8%)	451 (54.1%)	29 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	13 (1.6%)	15	2034^th of 2256 public elementary schools	9.8%		24.3	1763^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	21.3%	271	34.0	35.0	36.0				41.0	37.0	32.0				28.0				$10,212	$1,901	$8,311
Winegard Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7055 Winegard Rd	Orlando	32809	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 858-3200	658	38	17.3	74.6%	42 (6.4%)	136 (20.7%)	455 (69.1%)	12 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.4%)	17.1	1979^th of 2256 public elementary schools	12.3%		18.9	1936^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.6%	43	21.0	35.0	47.0				32.0	38.0	37.0				36.0				$9,866	$1,735	$8,131
Pershing School	Public	K-8	1800 E Pershing Ave	Orlando	32806	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 858-3170	1,120	63	17.7	38.1%	578 (51.6%)	89 (7.9%)	374 (33.4%)	21 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.4%)	52 (4.6%)	55.6	953^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	57.8%		56.6	930^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.5%	23	68.0	53.0	51.0	57.0	49.0	42.0	66.0	48.0	51.0	60.0	17.0	54.0	59.0	43.0	88.0	57.0	$9,338	$1,242	$8,096

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Elementary

Is Palmetto Elementary a good school?

Palmetto Elementary ranks in the bottom 8.2% of Florida elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Palmetto Elementary?

Students at Palmetto Elementary are 54% African American, 40% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Palmetto Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 805 students attended Palmetto Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Palmetto Elementary attend?

Students who attend Palmetto Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westridge Middle
High : Oak Ridge High

What district is Palmetto Elementary in?

Orange

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