Palmetto Elementary School

Q: Is Palmetto Elementary School a good school?

Palmetto Elementary School ranks 1631 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Palmetto Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Palm Beach, Florida, serving 537 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Palm Beach School District, which is ranked 41 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmetto Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates (32.6% to 40.3%) and test scores that are 10-25 percentage points below the district and state averages. The school has a very high percentage of students (81.75% to 92.34%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of economically disadvantaged students. Despite relatively high per-student spending ($12,056 to $15,050), the school's academic performance remains low compared to its peers.

When comparing Palmetto Elementary to other nearby schools in the district, similar patterns emerge. Berkshire Elementary School and North Grade K-8 have comparable demographic profiles and performance levels, suggesting that the challenges faced by Palmetto are not unique. In contrast, schools like South Olive Elementary and Meadow Park Elementary have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates, despite serving similar student populations. This suggests that factors beyond demographics, such as school leadership, teaching quality, and targeted interventions, may play a crucial role in student outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

5801 Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405

(561) 202-0400

District: Palm Beach

SchoolDigger Rank:
1631^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,429

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 537

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

78.6%

African American:

10.1%

White:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palmetto Elementary School ranks worse than 72.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 83^rd among 128 ranked elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.74. (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: Hispanic (78.6%), African American (10.1%), White (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmetto Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 21^st best among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District. (See more...)

Compare Palmetto Elementary School employs 39.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto Elementary School is $14,429, which is the 49^th highest among 128 elementary schools in the Palm Beach School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Palm Beach:

SchoolDigger ranks Palm Beach 41^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palmetto Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	39.89	1048^th	1688	37.9%
2007	36.40	1200^th	1786	32.8%
2008	29.37	1349^th	1789	24.6%
2009	37.69	1247^th	1847	32.5%
2010	32.48	1387^th	1919	27.7%
2011	22.14	1655^th	1985	16.6%
2012	38.24	1255^th	1984	36.7%
2013	31.32	1447^th	2029	28.7%
2014	24.35	1642^nd	2064	20.4%
2016	38.69	1298^th	2087	37.8%
2017	17.67	1845^th	2112	12.6%
2018	26.30	1627^th	2118	23.2%
2019	35.54	1441^st	2182	34.0%
2021	26.45	1665^th	2247	25.9%
2022	25.45	1682^nd	2219	24.2%
2023	26.27	1707^th	2240	23.8%
2024	29.74	1631^st	2256	27.7%

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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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Reviews:

by a citizen
Wednesday, August 15, 2018

Palmetto Elementary is doing amazing things in the community through their IB Ambassador program, and they offer top notch curriculum supported by technology. They have my vote of confidence! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, September 15, 2016

Teachers are very communicative. Excellent gifted program and excellent after-care program. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Palmetto Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	270	36	2	107	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
1989	239	33	1	113	0	n/a	n/a	0	386
1990	339	46	2	218	1	n/a	n/a	0	606
1991	332	21	1	235	0	n/a	n/a	0	589
1992	273	43	1	263	1	n/a	n/a	0	581
1993	241	49	2	330	1	n/a	n/a	0	623
1994	224	48	3	357	3	n/a	n/a	0	635
1995	130	20	1	325	1	n/a	n/a	0	477
1996	130	20	1	325	1	n/a	n/a	0	477
1997	141	32	0	369	2	n/a	n/a	0	544
1998	121	36	4	384	2	n/a	n/a	0	547
1999	109	51	4	403	2	n/a	n/a	0	569
2000	112	42	3	438	4	n/a	n/a	0	599
2001	87	36	2	480	3	n/a	n/a	0	608
2002	70	22	5	517	2	n/a	n/a	0	616
2003	70	22	5	517	2	n/a	n/a	0	616
2004	78	22	6	481	2	n/a	n/a	0	589
2005	97	43	6	522	3	n/a	n/a	0	671
2006	102	47	11	560	1	n/a	n/a	0	721
2007	72	42	13	456	1	n/a	n/a	36	620
2008	70	42	8	451	1	n/a	n/a	30	602
2009	65	46	8	432	0	n/a	n/a	28	579
2010	49	51	9	470	1	n/a	n/a	10	590
2011	50	61	10	490	2	1	10	0	624
2012	47	59	11	488	0	1	8	0	614
2013	46	51	10	465	0	0	9	0	581
2014	44	57	12	462	0	1	2	0	578
2015	39	62	6	447	0	0	4	0	558
2016	44	50	4	430	1	0	5	0	534
2017	38	52	2	456	0	0	2	0	550
2018	37	61	4	456	0	0	4	0	562
2019	37	68	3	454	2	0	6	0	570
2020	43	57	2	457	1	0	6	0	566
2021	44	49	4	442	2	0	7	0	548
2022	38	49	5	453	1	0	5	0	551
2023	47	54	7	422	2	0	5	0	537

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	27.0	15.3	41.9
1989	386	28.0	13.7	43.5
1990	606	38.0	15.9	52.6
1991	589	38.0	15.5	55.9
1992	581	38.0	15.2	n/a
1993	623	32.0	19.5	67.3
1994	635	35.0	18.1	64.1
1995	477	30.0	15.9	66.9
1996	477	30.0	15.9	66.9
1997	544	36.0	15.1	65.1
1998	547	41.0	13.3	70.7
1999	569	38.0	15.0	85.9
2000	599	37.0	16.2	89.3
2001	608	37.0	16.4	87.8
2002	616	46.0	13.4	88.5
2003	616	46.0	13.4	88.5
2004	589	42.0	14.0	89.1
2005	671	45.0	14.9	83.5
2006	721	50.0	14.4	86
2007	620	51.0	12.2	90.8
2008	602	48.5	12.4	91.6
2009	579	54.1	12.5	93.3
2010	590	44.0	13.4	92.8
2011	624	45.0	13.8	90.4
2012	614	46.0	13.3	90.6
2013	581	46.0	12.6	91
2014	578	49.0	11.7	93.8
2015	558	48.0	11.6	93.9
2016	534	51.0	10.4	96.4
2017	550	43.0	12.7	96.7
2018	562	48.0	11.7	88.4
2019	570	39.0	14.6	89.3
2020	566	39.0	14.5	89.4
2021	548	42.5	12.8	92.3
2022	551	46.0	11.9	90
2023	537	39.5	13.5	81.8

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	415	27.0	15.3	41.9
1989	386	28.0	13.7	43.5
1990	606	38.0	15.9	52.6
1991	589	38.0	15.5	55.9
1992	581	38.0	15.2	n/a
1993	623	32.0	19.5	67.3
1994	635	35.0	18.1	64.1
1995	477	30.0	15.9	66.9
1996	477	30.0	15.9	66.9
1997	544	36.0	15.1	65.1
1998	547	41.0	13.3	70.7
1999	569	38.0	15.0	85.9
2000	599	37.0	16.2	89.3
2001	608	37.0	16.4	87.8
2002	616	46.0	13.4	88.5
2003	616	46.0	13.4	88.5
2004	589	42.0	14.0	89.1
2005	671	45.0	14.9	83.5
2006	721	50.0	14.4	86
2007	620	51.0	12.2	90.8
2008	602	48.5	12.4	91.6
2009	579	54.1	12.5	93.3
2010	590	44.0	13.4	92.8
2011	624	45.0	13.8	90.4
2012	614	46.0	13.3	90.6
2013	581	46.0	12.6	91
2014	578	49.0	11.7	93.8
2015	558	48.0	11.6	93.9
2016	534	51.0	10.4	96.4
2017	550	43.0	12.7	96.7
2018	562	48.0	11.7	88.4
2019	570	39.0	14.6	89.3
2020	566	39.0	14.5	89.4
2021	548	42.5	12.8	92.3
2022	551	46.0	11.9	90
2023	537	39.5	13.5	81.8

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,400 (11.9%)	$10,382 (88.1%)	$11,782
2019	$1,184 (10.5%)	$10,090 (89.5%)	$11,275
2020	$1,109 (9.2%)	$10,948 (90.8%)	$12,056
2021	$1,476 (11.5%)	$11,356 (88.5%)	$12,833
2022	$2,948 (19.6%)	$12,102 (80.4%)	$15,050
2023	$2,362 (16.4%)	$12,067 (83.6%)	$14,429

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmetto Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1441^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1707^th of 2240 Elementary schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)	39	46	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	54	54
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)	64	40	24%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	58	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)	58	42	16%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	62	62
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)	64	38	26%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	67	59	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)	39	43	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palm Beach)	59	57	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)	48	27	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palm Beach)	65	50	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Palmetto Elementary School)	33	32	1%
5th Grade Science (Palm Beach)	51	51
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	570	537	5.8%
African American	68	54	20.6%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	3	7	133.3%
Hispanic	454	422	7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	37	47	27%
Two or More Races	6	5	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.3%	81.8%	7.5%

Schools Near Palmetto Elementary School

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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 Biology 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 Biology 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 School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5801 Parker Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 202-0400	537	40	13.5	81.8%	47 (8.8%)	54 (10.1%)	422 (78.6%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.9%)	29.7	1631^st of 2256 public elementary schools	27.7%		26.3	1707^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.8%	76	38.0	42.0	48.0				53.0	35.0	30.0	78.0			41.0					$14,429	$2,362	$12,067
Renaissance Charter School At Summit	Public, Charter	K-8	2001 Summit Blvd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(866) 543-7872	1,141	62	18.4	77.9%	87 (7.6%)	286 (25.1%)	744 (65.2%)	5 (0.4%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (1.3%)	22.7	1831^st of 2256 public elementary schools	18.8%		29	1637^th of 2240 public elementary schools	26.9%	194	31.0	31.0	35.0	40.0	37.0	37.0	29.0	69.0	45.0	27.0	47.0	33.0	40.0	37.0	60.0	91.0	66.0	$8,949	$304	$8,645
South Olive Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7101 S Olive Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 202-0200	485	32	15.1	54.8%	163 (33.6%)	31 (6.4%)	271 (55.9%)	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (2.1%)	55.2	966^th of 2256 public elementary schools	57.2%		50.1	1095^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.1%	129	62.0	59.0	47.0				71.0	47.0	56.0	91.0			42.0					$14,744	$1,457	$13,287
Meadow Park Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	956 Florida Mango Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 357-2800	809	52	15.5	64.6%	170 (21.0%)	61 (7.5%)	564 (69.7%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.9%)	68.8	665^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.5%		74.3	522^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	76.7%	143	62.0	56.0	72.0				66.0	42.0	74.0	100.0			61.0					$13,642	$1,793	$11,848
Somerset Academy Lakes	Public, Charter	K-5	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 641-4449	417	25	16.6	76.5%	56 (13.4%)	52 (12.5%)	304 (72.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37	1430^th of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%		21.7	1847^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.5%	417	53.0	50.0	34.0				64.0	60.0	38.0				21.0					$11,167	$738	$10,428
Belvedere Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 Parker Ave	West Palm Beach	33405	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	No	No	Yes	(561) 838-5900	477	39	12.2	78.8%	69 (14.5%)	60 (12.6%)	331 (69.4%)	2 (0.4%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.7%)	26	1740^th of 2256 public elementary schools	22.9%		10.5	2125^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.1%	385	42.0	33.0	44.0				31.0	51.0	42.0	91.0			40.0					$17,957	$3,385	$14,572
North Grade K-8	Public, Magnet	K-8	824 N K St	Lake Worth	33460	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 202-9300	735	48	15.3	63.0%	101 (13.7%)	98 (13.3%)	505 (68.7%)	13 (1.8%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.2%)	20.8	1883^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	16.5%		25.6	1733^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	22.6%	150	29.0	32.0	39.0	84.0	90.0	88.0	40.0	23.0	37.0	100.0	94.0	90.0	40.0	81.0	100.0		100.0	$13,990	$1,972	$12,017
Berkshire Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1060 Kirk Rd	West Palm Beach	33406	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 304-2000	1,046	66	15.9	70.3%	164 (15.7%)	93 (8.9%)	760 (72.7%)	13 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	13 (1.2%)	28.7	1656^th of 2256 public elementary schools	26.6%		35.3	1462^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	34.7%	194	37.0	37.0	43.0				41.0	30.0	57.0	100.0			44.0					$12,461	$1,947	$10,514
Highland Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	500 Highland Ave	Lake Worth	33460	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	No	Yes	No	Yes	(561) 202-0500	937	67	13.9	85.4%	57 (6.1%)	170 (18.1%)	662 (70.7%)	7 (0.7%)	35 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.6%)	17.5	1971^st of 2256 public elementary schools	12.6%		7.9	2175^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.9%	204	24.0	22.0	33.0				47.0	45.0	41.0	100.0			32.0					$14,696	$3,101	$11,595
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1310 Old Congress Ave	West Palm Beach	33409	Palm Beach County	Palm Beach	Yes	No	No	Yes	(561) 328-6044	86	10	8.6	45.3%	21 (24.4%)	30 (34.9%)	33 (38.4%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)								(n/a)																		$48,270	$3,878	$44,392

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Elementary School

What district is Palmetto Elementary School in?

Palm Beach

What is the racial makeup of Palmetto Elementary School?

Students at Palmetto Elementary School are 79% Hispanic, 10% African American, 9% White, 1% Asian.

Is Palmetto Elementary School a good school?

Palmetto Elementary School ranks 1631^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Palmetto Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 537 students attended Palmetto Elementary School.

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