Palmer Elem School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Chicago, Illinois 60630 · Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
#1236 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#34534 of 50,301 nationally
About Palmer Elem School
Palmer Elem School is a public elementary located in Chicago, in the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 746 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1236th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is students per teacher (58th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 746.
There are 628 schools in Chicago; Palmer Elem School ranks 120th of 619 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
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 Palmer Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 746
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palmer Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Volta Elem School
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739 students · 1.2 km away
Beaubien Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,004 students · 1.5 km away
North River Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
315 students · 1.6 km away
ASPIRA Charter - Haugan Campus
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83 students · 1.6 km away
Haugan Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,065 students · 1.6 km away
Belding Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students · 1.6 km away
Sauganash Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
693 students · 2.1 km away
Von Steuben Metro Science HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,698 students · 2.1 km away
Roosevelt High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,144 students · 2.2 km away
CICS - Northtown Campus
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
878 students · 2.2 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Palmer Elem School a good school?
Palmer Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 36.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1236 of 2,303 in Illinois. 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 Palmer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Palmer Elem School ranks #1236 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #34534 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmer Elem School?
Palmer Elem School had 746 students in 2025.
Is Palmer Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Palmer Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palmer Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmer Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.