Serving 565 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palmetto Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palmetto Elementary School's student population of 565 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palmetto Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmetto Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#363 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
13%
Black
9%
31%
White
64%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmetto Elementary School's ranking?
Palmetto Elementary School is ranked #363 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Palmetto Elementary School often compared to?
Palmetto Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cedar Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Palmetto Elementary School?
565 students attend Palmetto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Palmetto Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmetto Elementary School?
Palmetto Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palmetto Elementary School offer ?
Palmetto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmetto Elementary School part of?
Palmetto Elementary School is part of Anderson 01 School District.
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