Palmetto Elementary School

Palmetto Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
315 Palmetto St,  Poinciana, FL
Polk County Public Schools
3.4
473 Students
C-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Edgar Santiago
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
34%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.6%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
43%
State Average
20%
Science
33%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
548:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Hispanic
68.2%
Black
18.7%
White
11.1%
Two or more races
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 15 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/1/2025
Weird stuff going on here. Bullying is on another level. Principal does nothing to stop the kids from bullying and physical altercations. No consequences. Kids are barely learning anything and told to be on their iPad most of the day.
5.0 parent
7/19/2024
My experience at this school is great the teacher and very nice I love the community I'm so happy my child is a part of this learning facility thank s to the Teachers, Principal and all the staff at this great School
5.0 parent
4/27/2024
Great teachers and staff my son love this school
2.0 parent
4/10/2019
School is all talk no action the kids suffer

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Palmetto Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Poinciana, FL, in the Poinciana neighborhood, and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 473 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Palmetto Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C- and a GreatSchools Rating of 1 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $297,563. Discover additional schools in the area, like Poinciana Christian Preparatory School South, New Jerusalem Academy, Chosen Generation Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Poinciana has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Palmetto Elementary School.

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