Summary:
Palisades Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 901 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, which is ranked 140 out of 242 districts in the state.
Palisades Park Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 69.9% of 3rd graders, 73.8% of 4th graders, and 80.2% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 61.8%, 55.9%, and 60% for the district, respectively. In Reading, Palisades Park had 58.9% of 3rd graders, 71.1% of 4th graders, and 65.9% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to 47.5%, 47.4%, and 49.7% for the district. The school also ranks highly for its diverse student population, with 41.18% African American, 17.31% Hispanic, and 5.99% Asian students.
Palisades Park Elementary's academic excellence extends to its student subgroups, with the school ranking in the top 5-20% of North Carolina elementary schools for its African American, Hispanic, and White student populations, as well as its English Language Learner and Low Socioeconomic Status students. However, the school's performance for its Gifted and Talented and Special Education student subgroups is more average, ranking in the middle 50% of North Carolina elementary schools. Compared to nearby schools like Pineville Elementary, Steele Creek Preparatory Academy, and South Pine Academy, Palisades Park Elementary significantly outperforms them in academic achievement across all grade levels and subject areas.
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Detail:
Public K-5
District:
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,645
Students who attend Palisades Park Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 17.8
Number of students: 901
Racial breakdown:
African American:
41.2%
White:
27.9%
Hispanic:
17.3%
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Two or more races:
6.9%
Asian:
6.0%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.4%
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