PALMER WAY
Palmer Way is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the National Elementary school district, located in National City, CA with about 554 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Palmer Way has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Palmer Way School is a public elementary school located in National City, California, serving students in grades K-6 as part of the National School District. Situated in an urban residential area, the school serves a diverse student body and is deeply integrated into the local community. It is known for its commitment to academic growth, focusing on foundational literacy and mathematics while providing a supportive environment for students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Beyond core academics, Palmer Way emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by incorporating programs that encourage social-emotional learning and positive behavioral standards. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere where staff, families, and community members work together to enhance the educational experience. By offering various resources and initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success and long-term academic achievement.
For more information, contact Palmer Way at (619) 336-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
National City, CA 91950-5251
(619) 336-8900
PALMER WAY is a public Title I school in National City, CA with about 554 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- National Elementary
- Total Students:
- 554
- Teachers:
- 23
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 554 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PALMER WAY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 70.9%
- Asian
- 20.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- White
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.