Palmetto Elementary School

1540 10th St W
Palmetto, FL 34221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palmetto Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palmetto Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Palmetto Elementary School's student population of 570 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
570 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Palmetto Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmetto Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2403 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Palmetto Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Palmetto Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
57%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Palmetto Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Palmetto Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palmetto Elementary School's ranking?
Palmetto Elementary School is ranked #2403 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palmetto Elementary School often compared to?
Palmetto Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virgil Mills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palmetto Elementary School?
570 students attend Palmetto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Palmetto Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmetto Elementary School?
Palmetto Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palmetto Elementary School offer ?
Palmetto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palmetto Elementary School part of?
Palmetto Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Fall Break (No School)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break (No School)
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day Students
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 570 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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