Palmetto Elementary School
#2146 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#42250 of 50,301 nationally
About Palmetto Elementary School
Palmetto Elementary School is a public elementary located in Poinciana, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 479 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2146th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (16th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 479.
There are 3 schools in Poinciana; Palmetto Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34%
- Reading proficiency (30%)29%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)73.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.2
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
- 479
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 34%
- 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).
Chestnut Elementary School for Science and Engineering
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students · 649 m away
New Dimensions High School
Kissimmee · Charter high · Grades 9–12
445 students · 3.3 km away
Laurel Elementary School
Poinciana · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,126 students · 5.0 km away
Bridgeprep Academy Osceola County
Kissimmee · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
837 students · 5.2 km away
Koa Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
714 students · 5.4 km away
Liberty High School
Kissimmee · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,362 students · 5.8 km away
Poinciana Academy of Fine Arts
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students · 7.1 km away
Lake Marion Creek Middle School
Poinciana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,013 students · 7.2 km away
Discovery Intermediate School
Kissimmee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students · 7.3 km away
Deerwood Elementary School
Kissimmee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students · 8.1 km away
Similar schools
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Chisholm Elementary School
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479 students
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School
Rockledge · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
Sheridan Park Elementary School
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Pasadena Lakes Elementary School
Pembroke Pines · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palmetto Elementary School a good school?
Palmetto Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 24.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2146 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 #2146 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #42250 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmetto Elementary School?
Palmetto Elementary School had 479 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.