PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Palmetto Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fulton County school district, located in Palmetto, GA with about 526 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 40 teachers, Palmetto Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 505 Carlton Rd in Palmetto, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the Fulton County School District. As a key educational institution within the rural-suburban community of Palmetto, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in its elementary-aged population. The school environment typically emphasizes foundational learning in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular opportunities to support a well-rounded student experience.
Beyond academics, Palmetto Elementary plays an essential role in the local community by providing a structured and supportive environment for children during their formative years. The school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school. With a commitment to inclusivity and student achievement, the staff at Palmetto Elementary strives to address the diverse needs of its learners, helping them develop both the social and academic skills necessary for long-term success.
For more information, contact Palmetto Elementary School at (470) 254-6100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Palmetto, GA 30268
(470) 254-6100
PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Palmetto, GA with about 526 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fulton County
- Total Students:
- 526
- Teachers:
- 40.3
- 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 526 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 70.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 20.3%
- White
- 5.7%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.