Palm Elementary School

www.lorainschools.org

281 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palm Elementary School, located at 2319 E 34th St in Lorain, Ohio, is a public elementary institution operating under the Lorain City School District. The school serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for middle school success. As part of the Lorain City Schools system, Palm Elementary benefits from the district’s broader resources and commitment to modern educational standards, emphasizing equitable learning opportunities for its diverse student body.

The school's culture is rooted in the district’s mission to foster an environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through structured curricula and community engagement. By maintaining a presence within the Lorain community, Palm Elementary acts as a neighborhood anchor, prioritizing safety and inclusive academic programs. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, district policies, or specific educational programs, the school maintains an official presence through the Lorain City Schools website at [www.lorainschools.org](http://www.lorainschools.org).

281

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palm Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	132
Black	57
Two or More	33

Hispanic
132 (47.0 %)
White
59 (21.0 %)
Black
57 (20.3 %)
Two or More
33 (11.7 %)

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:	Lorain City
Phone:	(440)277-1240
Website:	http://www.lorainschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 35

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 41