L.F. Palmer Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newport News, Virginia 23602 · Newport News City Public Schools
#1030 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#21874 of 50,301 nationally
About L.F. Palmer Elementary
L.F. Palmer Elementary is a public elementary located in Newport News, in the Newport News City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 465 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1030th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 465.
There are 39 schools in Newport News; L.F. Palmer Elementary ranks 20th of 37 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
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 L.F. Palmer Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near L.F. Palmer Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kiln Creek Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students · 1.7 km away
Richard T. Yates Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
448 students · 2.3 km away
Willis A. Jenkins Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
507 students · 2.9 km away
Joseph H. Saunders Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
660 students · 3.8 km away
Menchville High
Newport News · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,707 students · 3.8 km away
Tabb Middle
Yorktown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
968 students · 3.9 km away
Ethel M. Gildersleeve Middle
Newport News · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,087 students · 4.0 km away
Deer Park Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students · 4.0 km away
B.C. Charles Elementary
Newport News · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
388 students · 4.3 km away
Coventry Elementary
Yorktown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students · 4.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is L.F. Palmer Elementary a good school?
L.F. Palmer Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 54.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1030 of 1,142 in Virginia. 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 L.F. Palmer Elementary rank in Virginia?
L.F. Palmer Elementary ranks #1030 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #21874 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend L.F. Palmer Elementary?
L.F. Palmer Elementary had 465 students in 2025.
Is L.F. Palmer Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
L.F. Palmer Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near L.F. Palmer Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of L.F. Palmer Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.