PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palmetto Elementary School, located at 315 Palmetto St in Poinciana, Florida, serves as a central hub for primary education within the Polk County Public Schools district. Known as the home of the "Knights," the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that emphasizes foundational learning, student character development, and community engagement. The school typically serves a diverse student body, focusing on equipping young learners with the essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills required for middle school preparation.

The school’s official portal highlights its commitment to maintaining strong communication between educators and families. By providing access to calendars, academic resources, and district updates, the institution aims to keep parents actively involved in their child's educational journey. With a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere, Palmetto Elementary encourages a culture of inclusivity and excellence, striving to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve their personal best throughout their formative years.

513

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	350
Black	96
Asian	1
Two or More	6
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
350 (68.2 %)
Black
96 (18.7 %)
White
57 (11.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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)427-6012
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/PalmettoKnights
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
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 28

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 83