Palmer School is a public elementary school located on Palmer Street Northeast in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Serving students in prekindergarten through fifth grade, the current student population is over 200. Palmer Elementary implements Positive Behavioral Interventions to build leadership and responsibility in its students.
As part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools system, all elementary scholars can play district sports like track and field, soccer and basketball. If they are looking to immerse themselves into additional extracurriculars, student clubs like Girls on the Run, chess club and recycling club are also offered. The school’s mascot is the H.A.W.K, an acronym for five essential character traits expected of students at Palmer School. Students must be honest, accountable, welcoming in nature, kind and safe.
Palmer School is located one block south of Briggs Park and across the street to the west of Kent Country Club. The central location of this school makes it a convenient choice for residents of the Creston neighborhood.
Palmer School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
309 Palmer St NE,
Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Ms. Leanne Lange
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
27%
Niche Grade
C
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
12
Full Time Teachers
12
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.1%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Black
31.5%
Hispanic
28.1%
White
24.2%
Two or more races
12.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
12/28/2013
One of the best, if not the best elementary school in Grand Rapids. Palmer is a hidden gem for GRPS. The test scores are great and the staff is amazing!
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$195K - $582K
Homes For Sale
10
Average Home Value
$296,632
Median Lot Size
11,107 Sq Ft
% Renters
29%
Average Household Income
$75,438
% of College Grads
34.7%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,421 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
36.9%
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 7th to 12th
- Public
- 4th to 12th
- Public
- Pre-K to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Riverside Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Bike Trails
- Disc Golf
Aberdeen Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Grills
Sweet Street Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Huff Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Briggs Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Grand Rapids Veterans Home Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
North East Citizens Action
A Grand Rapids suburb with large yards, interstate access and nearby shopping
Palmer School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Grand Rapids, MI and is served by the Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 159 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 27% are proficient in reading. Palmer School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $296,632. Discover additional schools in the area, like City High Middle School, Bethany Based School, Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palmer School.