Serving 929 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palisades Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 929 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Palisades Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palisades Park Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Palisades Park Elementary School's ranking?
Palisades Park Elementary School is ranked #412 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Palisades Park Elementary School often compared to?
Palisades Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winget Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Palisades Park Elementary School?
929 students attend Palisades Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Palisades Park Elementary School students are Black, 29% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palisades Park Elementary School?
Palisades Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Palisades Park Elementary School offer ?
Palisades Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Palisades Park Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 929 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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