Palmer Elementary School

Summary:

Palmer Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Easton, Pennsylvania, serving 514 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Easton Area School District, which is ranked 407 out of 610 school districts in the state.

Palmer Elementary School consistently outperforms the Easton Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania in PSSA test scores across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 54.1% of Palmer students were proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 29.9% for the district and 40.4% for the state. In PSSA English Language Arts, 54.8% of Palmer students were proficient or better, compared to 43.3% for the district and 53% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in PSSA Science, with 83% of students proficient or better, compared to 56% for the district and 65.8% for the state.

While Palmer Elementary School generally outperforms other schools in the Easton Area School District, such as March Elementary School, Shawnee Elementary School, and Cheston Elementary School, nearby schools like Avona Elementary School (in the Wilson Area School District) have stronger performance in certain areas, such as PSSA Math and Science. Despite having a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Palmer Elementary School's academic performance remains strong, suggesting the school effectively supports its economically disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3050 Green Pond Rd
       Easton, PA  18045-2580


(610) 250-2521

District: Easton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
714th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,966 Help


Students who attend Palmer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Easton Area Middle School
High:    Easton Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  541

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.1%
Hispanic:
25.1%
African American:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  102.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Palmer Elementary School ranks better than 53.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Easton Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), Hispanic (25.1%), African American (7.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 102.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmer Elementary School is 13.5. 5 elementary schools in the Easton Area School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmer Elementary School is $18,966. 3 elementary schools in the Easton Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palmer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmer Elementary School 714th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Palmer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Easton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Easton Area School District 407th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palmer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.04 942nd 1545 39.0%
2007 54.86 867th 1555 44.2%
2008 65.49 600th 1551 61.3%
2009 67.45 537th 1549 65.3%
2010 70.65 483rd 1579 69.4%
2011 73.64 383rd 1597 76.0%
2012 73.91 420th 1599 73.7%
2013 58.11 816th 1519 46.3%
2014 56.42 818th 1467 44.2%
2015 53.83 829th 1474 43.8%
2017 55.84 821st 1547 46.9%
2018 59.19 740th 1530 51.6%
2019 51.66 895th 1544 42.0%
2021 50.48 803rd 1433 44.0%
2022 59.89 693rd 1534 54.8%
2023 53.64 817th 1534 46.7%
2024 59.86 714th 1526 53.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.30 801st 1414 43.4%
2024 65.11 483rd 1432 66.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 48.96 855th 1488 42.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 33.66 702nd 1043 32.7%
2024 47.27 537th 1084 50.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.69 478th 1495 68.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.38 90th 432 79.2%
2024 86.62 41st 454 91.0%
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Rank History for White students at Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.40 664th 1236 46.3%
2024 54.50 575th 1229 53.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Palmer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 632 73 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1989 667 67 19 9 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1990 709 56 13 10 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1991 707 70 11 11 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1992 756 79 12 25 0 n/a n/a 0 872
1993 727 80 14 29 0 n/a n/a 0 850
1994 728 97 12 33 0 n/a n/a 0 870
1995 729 95 9 39 1 n/a n/a 0 873
1996 729 95 9 39 1 n/a n/a 0 873
1997 750 107 8 54 1 n/a n/a 0 920
1998 753 115 11 53 0 n/a n/a 0 932
1999 714 118 11 64 0 n/a n/a 0 907
2000 580 92 11 56 0 n/a n/a 0 739
2001 566 76 18 47 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2002 529 82 22 61 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2003 529 82 22 61 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2004 528 78 22 69 1 n/a n/a 0 698
2005 544 84 27 91 1 n/a n/a 0 747
2006 544 96 31 95 1 n/a n/a 0 767
2007 518 90 34 123 1 n/a n/a 0 766
2008 498 75 41 111 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2009 498 64 43 91 0 n/a n/a 23 719
2010 422 32 39 38 0 n/a n/a 32 563
2011 435 18 41 51 0 0 13 0 558
2012 447 28 47 55 0 0 16 0 593
2013 415 30 53 48 0 0 18 0 564
2014 397 41 45 55 0 0 24 0 562
2015 395 35 44 57 0 0 24 0 555
2016 345 39 47 53 0 0 20 0 504
2017 358 86 50 109 0 0 24 0 627
2018 337 78 41 113 1 1 27 0 598
2019 322 90 35 113 1 1 29 0 591
2020 342 86 26 130 0 1 33 0 618
2021 311 59 24 99 0 1 24 0 518
2022 313 40 27 111 0 0 20 0 511
2023 303 37 33 114 0 0 27 0 514
2024 298 39 31 136 0 0 37 0 541

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 Palmer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 727 38.3 18.9 n/a
1989 762 39.9 19.0 n/a
1990 788 41.5 18.9 0
1991 799 42.6 18.7 n/a
1992 872 40.2 21.6 n/a
1993 850 38.0 22.4 n/a
1994 870 38.0 22.9 n/a
1995 873 43.5 20.1 n/a
1996 873 43.5 20.1 n/a
1997 920 45.0 20.4 n/a
1998 932 48.5 19.2 n/a
1999 907 48.5 18.7 n/a
2000 739 45.5 16.2 19.8
2001 707 44.5 15.9 15.8
2002 694 44.0 15.8 22.5
2003 694 44.0 15.8 22.5
2004 698 47.8 14.6 24.2
2005 747 49.3 15.2 20.9
2006 767 51.0 15.0 25.4
2007 766 49.0 15.6 29.9
2008 725 52.0 13.9 28.8
2009 719 53.8 13.4 27.9
2010 563 35.5 15.8 21.7
2011 558 33.3 16.7 24.2
2012 593 35.5 16.7 22.3
2013 564 30.2 18.6 26.2
2014 562 29.6 18.9 27
2015 555 29.0 19.1 28.1
2016 504 27.0 18.6 29.2
2017 627 36.3 17.2 37.2
2018 598 35.0 17.0 36.8
2019 591 36.5 16.1 33.7
2020 618 38.0 16.2 41.6
2021 518 36.9 14.0 35.7
2022 511 37.3 13.6 34.8
2023 514 38.2 13.4 100
2024 541 39.8 13.5 102.2

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 Palmer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 727 38.3 18.9 n/a
1989 762 39.9 19.0 n/a
1990 788 41.5 18.9 0
1991 799 42.6 18.7 n/a
1992 872 40.2 21.6 n/a
1993 850 38.0 22.4 n/a
1994 870 38.0 22.9 n/a
1995 873 43.5 20.1 n/a
1996 873 43.5 20.1 n/a
1997 920 45.0 20.4 n/a
1998 932 48.5 19.2 n/a
1999 907 48.5 18.7 n/a
2000 739 45.5 16.2 19.8
2001 707 44.5 15.9 15.8
2002 694 44.0 15.8 22.5
2003 694 44.0 15.8 22.5
2004 698 47.8 14.6 24.2
2005 747 49.3 15.2 20.9
2006 767 51.0 15.0 25.4
2007 766 49.0 15.6 29.9
2008 725 52.0 13.9 28.8
2009 719 53.8 13.4 27.9
2010 563 35.5 15.8 21.7
2011 558 33.3 16.7 24.2
2012 593 35.5 16.7 22.3
2013 564 30.2 18.6 26.2
2014 562 29.6 18.9 27
2015 555 29.0 19.1 28.1
2016 504 27.0 18.6 29.2
2017 627 36.3 17.2 37.2
2018 598 35.0 17.0 36.8
2019 591 36.5 16.1 33.7
2020 618 38.0 16.2 41.6
2021 518 36.9 14.0 35.7
2022 511 37.3 13.6 34.8
2023 514 38.2 13.4 100
2024 541 39.8 13.5 102.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palmer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $428 (2.8%) $14,844 (97.2%) $15,271
2020 $408 (2.5%) $15,638 (97.5%) $16,047
2021 $619 (3.4%) $17,675 (96.6%) $18,294
2022 $1,125 (5.9%) $17,841 (94.1%) $18,966

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 895th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 817th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Palmer Elementary School)53.148.6
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palmer Elementary School)58.352.3
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Palmer Elementary School)45.349.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Palmer Elementary School)77.981.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palmer Elementary School)62.162.1
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Palmer Elementary School)46.440.9
 5.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palmer Elementary School)63.647.7
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Palmer Elementary School)48.246.3
 1.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Palmer Elementary School)77.981.3
 3.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Palmer Elementary School)61.553.5
 8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students591514
 13%
African American9037
 58.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian3533
 5.7%
Hispanic113114
 0.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White322303
 5.9%
Two or More Races2927
 6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.7%100%
 66.3%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 541 students attended Palmer Elementary School.

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

Middle : Easton Area Middle School
High : Easton Area High School

Students at Palmer Elementary School are 55% White, 25% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian.

Palmer Elementary School ranks 714th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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

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