CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the POLK school district, located in LAKELAND, FL with about 446 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 30 teachers, CARLTON PALMORE 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.

CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Lakeland, Florida, is a public school serving the Polk County School District. As a neighborhood institution, it is committed to fostering academic growth and character development for students in the elementary grades. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where educators aim to prepare students for future success by balancing core curriculum standards with a focus on student engagement and community involvement.

The school’s website highlights its role as an integral part of the Lakeland community, providing various resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By focusing on collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators, Carlton Palmore strives to cultivate a positive school culture. The school is dedicated to continuous improvement and ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and instruction to thrive both academically and socially throughout their early educational years.

For more information, contact CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (863) 648-3510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3725 CLEVELND HTS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33803-0216
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CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in LAKELAND, FL with about 446 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
POLK
Total Students:
446
Teachers:
30
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 446 students

White
43.0%
Black or African American
30.3%
Hispanic/Latino
22.4%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.