L.F. Palmer Elementary School

L.F. Palmer Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
100 Palmer Ln,  Newport News, VA
Newport News City Public Schools
2.7
477 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Gary Black
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
42%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
437:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Black
40.4%
Hispanic
39.3%
White
12%
Two or more races
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 7 Reviews
5.0 teacher
3/8/2019
Palmer is an excellent school that has been completely reformed over the last five years into an incredible community that has a main goal of supporting its students and their families, whatever it takes.
2.0 parent
4/9/2014
Have had a problem with bullying at Palmer. My child has gone to the principal and was told he would take care if it. The same bully took my son's sandwich and threw it on the floor. Nothing has happen to this child except the principal told the boy to stay away from my child. That is hard to do bec...
2.0 parent
2/23/2014
Students are bussed up from the downtown area into this school and other schools in Newport News. Just because your school is in a great area, doesn't mean the quality of the students match. The teachers are great for the most part, but the new administration is lacking. The principal would rather s...
5.0 parent
11/29/2012
I am so pleased with the staff and administration at Palmer Elementary. Class sizes were out of hand at the beginning of the school year. What did they do? Add new teachers to reduce the class sizes. Mr. Black and Mrs. Francis (Principal and Assistant Principal) really care for not just the educatio...

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L.F. Palmer Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Newport News, VA and is served by the Newport News City Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 477 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. L.F. Palmer Elementary 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 $324,575. Discover additional schools in the area, like Point Option Alternative School, Newport News & York County Governor's Health Science Academy, Menchville High School, and more. Learn more about what Newport News has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near L.F. Palmer Elementary School.

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