Palmetto Elementary
#1864 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#32839 of 50,301 nationally
About Palmetto Elementary
Palmetto Elementary is a public elementary located in Orlando, in the Orange school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,006 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1864th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (58th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (22th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,006.
There are 167 schools in Orlando; Palmetto Elementary ranks 127th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.0
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 Palmetto Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palmetto Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Westridge Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,136 students · 1.8 km away
Millennia Gardens Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
657 students · 2.1 km away
Sadler Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
705 students · 2.2 km away
Oak Ridge High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,553 students · 2.3 km away
Shingle Creek Elementary
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633 students · 2.6 km away
Pineloch Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
726 students · 3.4 km away
Catalina Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
588 students · 3.5 km away
Memorial Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
712 students · 3.5 km away
Lancaster Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
646 students · 3.5 km away
Judson B Walker Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
872 students · 3.6 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palmetto Elementary a good school?
Palmetto Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 38.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1864 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 Palmetto Elementary rank in Florida?
Palmetto Elementary ranks #1864 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #32839 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmetto Elementary?
Palmetto Elementary had 1,006 students in 2025.
Is Palmetto Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Palmetto Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palmetto Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmetto Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.