Palmetto Elementary School
#1767 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#30656 of 50,301 nationally
About Palmetto Elementary School
Palmetto Elementary School is a public elementary located in Palmetto, in the Manatee school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 519 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1767th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 519.
There are 12 schools in Palmetto; Palmetto Elementary School ranks 10th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)50%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)75.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 50%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palmetto Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Palmetto Charter School
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
458 students · 584 m away
Palmetto High School
Palmetto · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,185 students · 1.0 km away
Lincoln Memorial Middle School
Palmetto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students · 2.2 km away
Manatee School for the Arts
Palmetto · Charter high · Grades 6–12
2,051 students · 3.4 km away
Hola! Elementary @ Msa
Palmetto · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
551 students · 3.4 km away
Ballard Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students · 3.4 km away
Manatee High School
Bradenton · Public high · Grades 8–12
1,998 students · 3.6 km away
Jessie P. Miller Elementary School
Bradenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students · 3.7 km away
James Tillman Elementary Magnet School
Palmetto · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
614 students · 3.7 km away
Manatee Community Action Agency-Head Start
Bradenton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
16 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
W T Moore Elementary School
Tallahassee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
519 students
Melrose Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
San Mateo Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
520 students
Vista Lakes Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
Old Town Elementary School
Old Town · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palmetto Elementary School a good school?
Palmetto Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 42.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1767 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 School rank in Florida?
Palmetto Elementary School ranks #1767 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #30656 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmetto Elementary School?
Palmetto Elementary School had 519 students in 2025.
Is Palmetto Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Palmetto Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palmetto Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmetto Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.