Below Average
#2979 of 3,441 schools in OH
Palm Elementary School
Elementary School · Lorain City
2319 E 34th St, Lorain, OH 44055
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
298
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Ohio schools
#2,979 of 3,441
In Lorain
#17 of 25
public schools
In district
#11 of 15
Lorain City
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Palm Elementary School
Elementary School in Lorain · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Palm Elementary School
Palm Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lorain, OH, part of Lorain City. Palm Elementary School serves approximately 298 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Palm Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,979 of 3,441 schools in OH.
Structured state assessment records for Palm Elementary School show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 5.2
- OH avg 6.7
What Parents Should Know
53% of students at Palm Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Palm Elementary School — Students at Palm Elementary School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
Test Scores OH EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.3/10.
How Palm Elementary School Compares
See how Palm Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2319 E 34th St, Lorain, OH 44055
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Palm Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Forestlawn Early Learning Center (rated 9.6/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Sheffield Lake), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sheffield Academy (rated 7.7/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Sheffield Village), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain (rated 7.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Lorain, see our Lorain schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Academy Community School Alternative Learners-Lorain Lorain | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Southview Middle School Lorain | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Helen Steiner Rice ES Lorain | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Vincent Elementary School Lorain | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Sheffield Academy Sheffield Village | 1.6 mi | 7.7 |
| Stevan Dohanos Elementary School Lorain | 1.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Brookside Intermediate School Sheffield Village | 2.1 mi | 7.0 |
| Brookside High School Sheffield Village | 2.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Brookside Middle School Sheffield Village | 2.3 mi | 7.5 |
| Black River Career Prep High School Elyria | 2.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Larkmoor Elementary School Lorain | 2.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Forestlawn Early Learning Center Sheffield Lake | 3.0 mi | 9.6 |
| Lorain Preparatory High School Lorain | 2.4 mi | — |
| Elyria Early Childhood Center Elyria | 3.2 mi | 4.0 |
| Clearview High School Lorain | 2.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Clearview Local Schools Lorain | 2.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Westwood Elementary School Elyria | 3.3 mi | 4.9 |
| Garfield Elementary School Lorain | 2.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Westwood Middle School Elyria | 3.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Longfellow Middle School Lorain | 3.1 mi | 4.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 44055 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,603
Median Home Value
$95,700
Median Rent
$848/mo
Population
19,870
College Educated
9.6%
Homeownership
53.2%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
31.9%
Median Age
38.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Avalon Elementary School Columbus, OH | 4.3 |
| Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6) Columbus, OH | 4.3 |
| Horizon Science Academy-Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | 4.3 |
| Innis Elementary School Columbus, OH | 4.3 |
| Miles Park School Cleveland, OH | 4.3 |
| Nathan Hale School Cleveland, OH | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palm Elementary School
What grades does Palm Elementary School serve?
Palm Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Palm Elementary School?
Palm Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Elementary School rank in OH?
Palm Elementary School ranks #2,979 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Palm Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Palm Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palm Elementary School a charter school?
No, Palm Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palm Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Palm Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lorain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.4%
- Phone
- (440) 277-1240
Resources & Links
District
Lorain City- District Enrollment
- 6,058
- Schools in District
- 15
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $19,864
- District Rank
- #11 of 15
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