PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MANATEE school district, located in PALMETTO, FL with about 709 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 49 teachers, PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1540 10th St W in Palmetto, Florida, is a public institution serving the Manatee County School District. As a foundational educational facility in the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering the social and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school environment is structured to support diverse learning needs, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating extracurricular opportunities that encourage student engagement and school spirit.
Being part of the Manatee County school system, Palmetto Elementary benefits from district-wide initiatives, resources, and administrative support aimed at improving student performance and ensuring school safety. The school maintains a strong connection with the local Palmetto community, often acting as a hub for family involvement and neighborhood activities. Families looking for detailed information regarding current academic performance, school policies, staff contacts, or enrollment procedures can access the official district website provided.
For more information, contact PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (941) 723-4822 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALMETTO, FL 34221-3604
(941) 723-4822
http://www.manatee.k12.fl.us
PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PALMETTO, FL with about 709 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MANATEE
- Total Students:
- 709
- Teachers:
- 49
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- 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 709 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 61.6%
- White
- 18.8%
- Black or African American
- 15.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.