S S Palmer Elementary School

Summary:

S S Palmer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Palmerton, Pennsylvania, serving grades 2-6 with a total enrollment of 403 students. The school is part of the Palmerton Area School District, which is ranked 273 out of 606 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While S S Palmer Elementary School has a higher percentage of white students (88.09%) compared to surrounding schools, it has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 10 years, with a ranking between 682 and 1079. The school's test scores are generally lower than state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in Math (37.1%) and English Language Arts (47.5%) falling below the state averages of 39.3% and 53.8%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.47% to 54.59% over the past three years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Towamensing Elementary School, which is also part of the Palmerton Area School District, S S Palmer Elementary School is underperforming academically. The school's performance on state assessments for specific student subgroups, such as White students, low-socioeconomic status students, and disabled students, is also lower than the state averages for those subgroups. Additionally, the school has seen a slight decrease in its student population over the past three years, and its racial makeup has become less diverse, with the percentage of white students increasing from 90.95% in 2020-2021 to 88.09% in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 2-6

 298 Lafayette Ave
       Palmerton, PA  18071-1594


(610) 826-7538

District: Palmerton Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
981st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,775 Help


Students who attend S S Palmer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Palmerton Area Junior High School
High:    Palmerton Area High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  403

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Compare Details S S Palmer Elementary School ranks worse than 64% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details S S Palmer Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Palmerton Area School District. Racial makeup is: White (88.1%), Hispanic (10.2%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at S S Palmer Elementary School is 11.3, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Palmerton Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at S S Palmer Elementary School is $15,775, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Palmerton Area School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

S S Palmer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks S S Palmer Elementary School 981st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See S S Palmer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Palmerton Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Palmerton Area School District 273rd of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for S S Palmer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at S S Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 23.78 1060th 1302 18.6%
2004 31.91 991st 1308 24.2%
2005 52.94 753rd 1299 42.0%
2006 63.54 629th 1545 59.3%
2007 52.69 912th 1555 41.4%
2008 62.97 674th 1551 56.5%
2009 68.71 499th 1549 67.8%
2010 71.79 451st 1579 71.4%
2011 62.99 697th 1597 56.4%
2012 53.31 987th 1599 38.3%
2013 54.85 884th 1519 41.8%
2014 45.43 1007th 1467 31.4%
2015 39.20 1013th 1474 31.3%
2016 43.41 1035th 1554 33.4%
2017 39.51 1079th 1547 30.3%
2018 47.39 970th 1530 36.6%
2019 46.89 974th 1544 36.9%
2021 57.80 682nd 1433 52.4%
2022 50.57 887th 1534 42.2%
2023 42.72 981st 1534 36.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at S S Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.23 787th 1414 44.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at S S Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.48 625th 1043 40.1%
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Rank History for White students at S S Palmer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.82 1047th 1236 15.3%
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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.

S S Palmer Elementary School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for S S Palmer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 709 0 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 720
1990 732 0 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1991 722 0 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1992 717 2 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1993 737 1 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 749
1994 742 4 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1995 757 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1996 757 3 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 769
1997 731 3 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1998 723 3 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1999 721 3 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2000 723 7 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2001 708 3 5 18 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2002 703 4 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 717
2003 703 4 3 6 1 n/a n/a 0 717
2004 695 3 2 11 4 n/a n/a 0 715
2005 686 7 2 16 3 n/a n/a 0 714
2006 689 8 2 10 3 n/a n/a 0 712
2007 689 7 4 18 3 n/a n/a 0 721
2008 677 9 5 17 2 n/a n/a 0 710
2009 480 6 2 16 1 n/a n/a 1 506
2010 458 6 2 12 1 n/a n/a 5 484
2011 445 9 2 11 0 0 0 0 467
2012 439 5 2 13 0 0 1 0 460
2013 415 4 2 18 0 0 0 0 439
2014 437 5 1 10 0 0 0 0 453
2015 437 4 2 14 0 0 0 0 457
2016 437 3 0 27 0 0 0 0 467
2017 441 7 0 30 0 0 3 0 481
2018 420 3 1 24 0 0 1 0 449
2019 415 6 1 28 0 0 6 0 456
2020 407 4 2 29 0 0 7 0 449
2021 362 1 0 31 0 0 4 0 398
2022 369 1 0 37 0 0 5 0 412
2023 355 1 0 41 0 0 6 0 403

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 S S Palmer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 720 38.0 18.9 n/a
1990 740 37.0 20.0 0
1991 737 37.0 19.9 n/a
1992 728 37.0 19.6 n/a
1993 749 35.0 21.4 n/a
1994 759 34.0 22.3 n/a
1995 769 35.0 22.0 n/a
1996 769 35.0 22.0 n/a
1997 747 35.0 21.3 n/a
1998 737 35.0 21.1 n/a
1999 734 34.0 21.6 n/a
2000 741 35.0 21.2 28.2
2001 734 36.5 20.1 25.7
2002 717 34.1 21.0 23.6
2003 717 34.1 21.0 23.6
2004 715 36.7 19.5 25
2005 714 37.3 19.1 23.7
2006 712 37.4 19.0 22.3
2007 721 36.0 20.0 30
2008 710 37.1 19.1 32.1
2009 506 28.3 17.8 40.2
2010 484 27.8 17.3 37.6
2011 467 26.1 17.8 40.5
2012 460 24.9 18.4 41.5
2013 439 25.4 17.2 41.5
2014 453 25.2 17.9 40.6
2015 457 27.0 16.9 44.4
2016 467 28.0 16.6 100
2017 481 28.1 17.1 99.4
2018 449 28.1 15.9 42.1
2019 456 30.7 14.8 43.2
2020 449 31.3 14.3 45.9
2021 398 32.7 12.1 43.5
2022 412 32.6 12.6 44.4
2023 403 35.5 11.3 54.6

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 S S Palmer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 720 38.0 18.9 n/a
1990 740 37.0 20.0 0
1991 737 37.0 19.9 n/a
1992 728 37.0 19.6 n/a
1993 749 35.0 21.4 n/a
1994 759 34.0 22.3 n/a
1995 769 35.0 22.0 n/a
1996 769 35.0 22.0 n/a
1997 747 35.0 21.3 n/a
1998 737 35.0 21.1 n/a
1999 734 34.0 21.6 n/a
2000 741 35.0 21.2 28.2
2001 734 36.5 20.1 25.7
2002 717 34.1 21.0 23.6
2003 717 34.1 21.0 23.6
2004 715 36.7 19.5 25
2005 714 37.3 19.1 23.7
2006 712 37.4 19.0 22.3
2007 721 36.0 20.0 30
2008 710 37.1 19.1 32.1
2009 506 28.3 17.8 40.2
2010 484 27.8 17.3 37.6
2011 467 26.1 17.8 40.5
2012 460 24.9 18.4 41.5
2013 439 25.4 17.2 41.5
2014 453 25.2 17.9 40.6
2015 457 27.0 16.9 44.4
2016 467 28.0 16.6 100
2017 481 28.1 17.1 99.4
2018 449 28.1 15.9 42.1
2019 456 30.7 14.8 43.2
2020 449 31.3 14.3 45.9
2021 398 32.7 12.1 43.5
2022 412 32.6 12.6 44.4
2023 403 35.5 11.3 54.6

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 S S Palmer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $05 (0.0%) $14,123 (100.0%) $14,128
2020 $20 (0.1%) $21,306 (99.9%) $21,325
2021 $1,319 (8.7%) $13,776 (91.3%) $15,096
2022 $770 (4.9%) $15,005 (95.1%) $15,775

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

Impact of COVID-19 on S S Palmer Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 974th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 981st of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (S S Palmer Elementary School)71.546.4
 25.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (S S Palmer Elementary School)75.354.3
 21%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (S S Palmer Elementary School)2726.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (S S Palmer Elementary School)75.368.4
 6.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (S S Palmer Elementary School)55.136.7
 18.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (S S Palmer Elementary School)31.836.1
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (S S Palmer Elementary School)44.949.1
 4.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (S S Palmer Elementary School)42.540
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (S S Palmer Elementary School)65.550.6
 14.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (S S Palmer Elementary School)41.737.1
 4.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (S S Palmer Elementary School)75.368.4
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (S S Palmer Elementary School)58.947.5
 11.4%
   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 Students456403
 11.6%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic2841
 46.4%
Pacific Islander00
White415355
 14.5%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.2%54.6%
 11.4%


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Students at S S Palmer Elementary School are 88% White, 10% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 403 students attended S S Palmer Elementary School.

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

Middle : Palmerton Area Junior High School
High : Palmerton Area High School

S S Palmer Elementary School ranks 981st of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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