Palmer School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 · Grand Rapids Public Schools
#1282 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#43293 of 50,301 nationally
About Palmer School
Palmer School is a public elementary located in Grand Rapids, in the Grand Rapids Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 187 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1282nd of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (30th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 187.
There are 106 schools in Grand Rapids; Palmer School ranks 66th of 99 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.7
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Palmer School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
City High Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 7–12
955 students · 242 m away
Center for Economicology
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–6
60 students · 242 m away
Riverside Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
227 students · 942 m away
Kent Hills Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 1.2 km away
Wellspring Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
267 students · 1.7 km away
Aberdeen Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
241 students · 1.7 km away
Harrison Park Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
708 students · 2.0 km away
Coit Creative Arts Academy
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students · 2.3 km away
NexTech High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
144 students · 2.4 km away
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
Grand Rapids · Public other · Grades PK–12
297 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
Prairie Elementary School
Adrian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
187 students
Thomas White School
Saginaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
187 students
Holbrook School
Hamtramck · Public elementary · Grades K–8
186 students
Riverside Intermediate School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
188 students
North Pennfield Elementary
Battle Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–2
188 students
Norton Elementary School
Three Rivers · Public elementary · Grades K–5
186 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Palmer School a good school?
Palmer School has a Success Index (US) of 22.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1282 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 School rank in Michigan?
Palmer School ranks #1282 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #43293 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Palmer School?
Palmer School had 187 students in 2025.
Is Palmer School a elementary school or a high school?
Palmer School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Palmer School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Palmer School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.