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Palmetto Elementary School

505 Carlton Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palmetto Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in GA
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Palmetto Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Palmetto Elementary School's student population of 358 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
358 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Palmetto Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palmetto Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (GA)
#935 out of 2204 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Palmetto Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Georgia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Palmetto Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
17%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
73%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Palmetto Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Georgia.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Palmetto Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Palmetto Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Georgia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmetto Elementary School's ranking?
Palmetto Elementary School is ranked #935 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Palmetto Elementary School?
358 students attend Palmetto Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Palmetto Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palmetto Elementary School?
Palmetto Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palmetto Elementary School offer ?
Palmetto Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palmetto Elementary School part of?
Palmetto Elementary School is part of Fulton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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