Palmetto Elementary School

Palmetto Elementary School serves 252 students from prekindergarten through sixth grade in the remote rural community of Palmetto, Louisiana. This regular public school operates with 18 full-time equivalent teachers, maintaining a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.0:1 that allows for more personalized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates exceptional academic performance, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranking 53rd among Louisiana's 1,290 elementary schools, placing it in the 96th percentile statewide.

With an impressive academic score of 9.6 out of 10, Palmetto Elementary shows strong results across core subjects. Students achieve 72% proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 67% reach proficiency or above in mathematics. Located in St.

Landry Parish, the school serves a tight-knit rural community where the median household income is $38,854 and median home values average $87,300. The surrounding area has a population of 953 residents, with 11% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 11.4%. Despite its remote rural setting, Palmetto Elementary has established itself as a high-performing school that effectively serves its small community's educational needs.

Located in a rural area, Palmetto Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.