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#1809 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 48% in state
Palmetto Elementary
Elementary School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2015 DUSKIN AVE, Orlando, FL 32839
- Math 33% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palmetto Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palmetto Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,814
Median home value
$250,800
Median rent
$1,429/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
25.6%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32839; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Private SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 172 | Compare → |
| Way of Wisdom AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Calvary City Christian Academy & PreschoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Elite Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #111 of 258
- District spending per student
- $11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palmetto Elementary is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palmetto Elementary
Palmetto Elementary is a public elementary school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 835 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,809 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palmetto Elementary
What grades does Palmetto Elementary serve?
Palmetto Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Palmetto Elementary?
Palmetto Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Elementary is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palmetto Elementary rank in FL?
Palmetto Elementary ranks #1,809 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palmetto Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Palmetto Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Palmetto Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palmetto Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Palmetto Elementary a charter school?
No, Palmetto Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palmetto Elementary a Title I school?
No, Palmetto Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palmetto Elementary?
72.8% of students at Palmetto Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 835
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (407) 858-3150
- Area population (ZIP 32839)
- 51,807
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32839; 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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