CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3725 CLEVELND HTS BLVD
LAKELAND, FL 33803

465 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

465

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	100
Black	118
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
220 (47.3 %)
Black
118 (25.4 %)
Hispanic
100 (21.5 %)
Two or More
17 (3.7 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)648-3510
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/carltonpalmore
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	27
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CARLTON PALMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	46.9%
Male	247	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)