Palmer School

178 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palmer School, located at 309 Palmer St NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a historic educational facility that serves as part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools (GRPS) district. Situated in the Creston neighborhood, the school is housed in a building with significant architectural character, reflecting the traditional design common to early 20th-century urban schoolhouses in the area. It serves as a local anchor for the surrounding residential community, emphasizing foundational education for elementary-aged students.

As an institution within the GRPS system, Palmer School focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state standards while striving to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school community typically emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment, encouraging parent and neighborhood involvement, and preparing students for success as they transition to middle school. Through its commitment to public education, the school remains an integral part of the local landscape, dedicated to the academic and social development of children in the Grand Rapids area.

178

Total Students

11.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmer School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	50
Black	56
Asian	6
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Black
56 (31.5 %)
Hispanic
50 (28.1 %)
White
43 (24.2 %)
Two or More
22 (12.4 %)
Asian
6 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2929
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	138
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 29