Carlton Palmore Elementary School
#1092 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#18251 of 50,301 nationally
About Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Carlton Palmore Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 402 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1092nd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (75th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 402.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Carlton Palmore Elementary School ranks 15th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)59%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carlton Palmore Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 59%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students · 1.9 km away
Lakeland Highlands Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,118 students · 2.2 km away
Southwest Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 2.3 km away
Southwest Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students · 2.3 km away
Highlands Grove Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students · 3.1 km away
Dixieland Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 3.5 km away
Medulla Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students · 3.8 km away
South McKeel Academy
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
1,200 students · 3.9 km away
Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students · 4.5 km away
Scott Lake Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
735 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Montclair Elementary School
Orange Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
402 students
Stephen Foster Elementary School
Gainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
North Fork Elementary School
Fort Lauderdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Dante B. Fascell Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Shenandoah Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Hidden Oaks Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
403 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Carlton Palmore Elementary School a good school?
Carlton Palmore Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 59.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1092 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carlton Palmore Elementary School rank in Florida?
Carlton Palmore Elementary School ranks #1092 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #18251 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carlton Palmore Elementary School?
Carlton Palmore Elementary School had 402 students in 2025.
Is Carlton Palmore Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Carlton Palmore Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carlton Palmore Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carlton Palmore Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.