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#6273 of 9,539 schools in CA
Palmer Way
Elementary School · National Elementary · National City, CA
A National Elementary elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2900 Palmer St., National City, CA 91950
- Math 32% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palmer Way score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 36% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmer Way sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,651/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (National City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,858
Median home value
$580,700
Median rent
$1,600/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
35.2%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91950; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ira HarbisonEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 372 | Compare → |
| Paradise Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 220 | Compare → |
| Lincoln AcresEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 449 | Compare → |
| Las PalmasEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 489 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
National Elementary
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $22,721NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmer Way is listed in National Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmer Way
Palmer Way is a public elementary school in National City, CA, part of National Elementary, serving approximately 415 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,273 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmer Way
What grades does Palmer Way serve?
Palmer Way serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Palmer Way?
Palmer Way has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer Way?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer Way is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmer Way rank in CA?
Palmer Way ranks #6,273 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Palmer Way's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmer Way has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Palmer Way?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmer Way has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palmer Way a charter school?
No, Palmer Way is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmer Way a Title I school?
No, Palmer Way is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmer Way?
75.4% of students at Palmer Way qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (619) 336-8900
- Area population (ZIP 91950)
- 57,173
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91950; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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