PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in PALMER, NE with about 168 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 11 teachers, PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 202 Commercial Street in Palmer, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational pillar for the small village of Palmer and the surrounding rural community. As part of the Palmer Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a close-knit, supportive environment. Its location in Howard County reflects the character of a typical Nebraska plains community, where the school often functions as a central hub for student development, community engagement, and local events.
The school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning, which allows teachers to address the individual needs of their students effectively. By prioritizing core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development, Palmer Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle and high school. The institution remains dedicated to fostering a collaborative partnership between families and faculty, ensuring that students thrive in an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the values of the local community.
For more information, contact PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 894-3065 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PALMER, NE 68864-0248
(308) 894-3065
PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PALMER, NE with about 168 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 168
- Teachers:
- 11.88
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 168 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- Female
- 44.6%
- Male
- 55.4%
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.