Palmetto Elementary School

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Palmetto Elementary School ranks 1093 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Palmetto Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Naples, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 569. The school is part of the Collier County School District, which is ranked 14th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palmetto Elementary stands out from nearby schools in several key ways. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (60.11%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 41.14% to 78.5% Hispanic students. The school has also experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 18.4% to 30.3%, compared to the nearby schools, which have rates ranging from 6.3% to 22.7%. Academically, Palmetto Elementary's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are generally lower than the Collier County and Florida state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th grades. However, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rates are higher than the state average.

Additionally, Palmetto Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 66.43% to 78.77%, compared to the nearby schools, which range from 35.23% to 71.43%. The school's spending per student is also higher than the nearby schools, ranging from $12,440 to $13,870 per student, compared to the nearby schools, which range from $9,866 to $17,300 per student. These factors suggest that Palmetto Elementary faces unique challenges and may require additional resources and support to address the needs of its diverse student population and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3000 10th Ave SE
Naples, FL 34117

(239) 377-9100

District: Collier

SchoolDigger Rank:
1093^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,870

Students who attend Palmetto Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cypress Palm Middle School
High:	Palmetto Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 636

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.6%

White:

25.8%

African American:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 61.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Palmetto Elementary School ranks better than 51.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.6%), White (25.8%), African American (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 61.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palmetto Elementary School is 13.4, which is the 7^th best among 35 elementary schools in the Collier School District. (See more...)

Compare Palmetto Elementary School employs 47.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palmetto Elementary School is $13,870. 22 elementary schools in the Collier School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Palmetto Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Collier:

SchoolDigger ranks Collier 14^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Palmetto Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	60.66	797^th	1919	58.5%
2011	52.52	989^th	1985	50.2%
2012	53.35	925^th	1984	53.4%
2013	50.14	995^th	2029	51.0%
2014	41.47	1219^th	2064	40.9%
2016	52.13	1000^th	2087	52.1%
2017	59.12	842^nd	2112	60.1%
2018	54.18	930^th	2118	56.1%
2019	52.54	1023^rd	2182	53.1%
2021	64.07	772^nd	2247	65.6%
2022	48.20	1110^th	2219	50.0%
2023	50.06	1096^th	2240	51.1%
2024	49.85	1093^rd	2256	51.6%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Palmetto Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	203	49	6	267	1	n/a	n/a	21	547
2010	193	49	4	256	1	n/a	n/a	18	521
2011	184	44	4	230	9	0	11	0	482
2012	200	48	1	220	7	0	8	0	484
2013	180	55	1	251	7	0	8	0	502
2014	177	60	2	278	5	0	7	0	529
2015	186	53	3	295	3	0	7	0	547
2016	182	49	2	269	1	0	4	0	507
2017	177	43	2	297	1	1	3	0	524
2018	176	37	2	252	1	0	6	0	474
2019	158	37	1	248	1	0	5	0	450
2020	145	40	0	250	1	0	5	0	441
2021	155	43	0	246	1	0	12	0	457
2022	170	48	2	286	1	0	9	0	516
2023	164	53	0	342	1	0	9	0	569
2024	164	60	2	392	1	0	17	0	636

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palmetto Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	547	36.3	16.3	60.3
2010	521	30.5	17.0	64.4
2011	482	33.0	14.6	69.5
2012	484	34.0	14.2	66.5
2013	502	37.0	13.5	71.3
2014	529	38.0	13.9	68.6
2015	547	38.0	14.3	70
2016	507	34.0	14.9	72.4
2017	524	36.0	14.5	66.2
2018	474	34.0	13.9	75.3
2019	450	31.4	14.3	72.2
2020	441	37.5	11.7	72.1
2021	457	30.5	14.9	78.8
2022	516	38.6	13.3	77.7
2023	569	39.0	14.5	66.4
2024	636	47.2	13.4	61.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palmetto Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	547	36.3	16.3	60.3
2010	521	30.5	17.0	64.4
2011	482	33.0	14.6	69.5
2012	484	34.0	14.2	66.5
2013	502	37.0	13.5	71.3
2014	529	38.0	13.9	68.6
2015	547	38.0	14.3	70
2016	507	34.0	14.9	72.4
2017	524	36.0	14.5	66.2
2018	474	34.0	13.9	75.3
2019	450	31.4	14.3	72.2
2020	441	37.5	11.7	72.1
2021	457	30.5	14.9	78.8
2022	516	38.6	13.3	77.7
2023	569	39.0	14.5	66.4
2024	636	47.2	13.4	61.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Palmetto Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$766 (6.0%)	$11,910 (94.0%)	$12,676
2019	$700 (5.6%)	$11,693 (94.4%)	$12,393
2020	$919 (6.9%)	$12,484 (93.1%)	$13,403
2021	$945 (7.5%)	$11,646 (92.5%)	$12,590
2022	$1,249 (10.0%)	$11,191 (90.0%)	$12,440
2023	$2,300 (16.6%)	$11,568 (83.4%)	$13,870

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palmetto Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1023^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1096^th of 2240 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)	54	44	10%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)	51	46	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Collier)	68	65	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)	58	70	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	58	66	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)	71	69	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	65	73	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Palmetto Elementary School)	56	47	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Collier)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palmetto Elementary School)	66	45	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Collier)	67	66	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Palmetto Elementary School)	48	55	7%
5th Grade Science (Collier)	56	62	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	450	569	26.4%
African American	37	53	43.2%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	248	342	37.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	158	164	3.8%
Two or More Races	5	9	80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.2%	66.4%	5.8%

Schools Near Palmetto Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)					Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Palmetto Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 10th Ave SE	Naples	34117	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-9100	636	47	13.4	61.3%	164 (25.8%)	60 (9.4%)	392 (61.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.7%)	49.8	1093^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	51.6%		50.1	1096^th of 2240 public elementary schools	51.1%	3	45.0	51.0	51.0				49.0	54.0	67.0			61.0					$13,870	$2,300	$11,568
Sabal Palm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4095 18th Ave NE	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-8200	738	47	15.5	54.7%	193 (26.2%)	48 (6.5%)	476 (64.5%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (1.9%)	57	923^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	59.1%		69.5	639^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.5%	284	48.0	46.0	54.0				63.0	58.0	63.0			70.0					$13,913	$1,968	$11,946
Corkscrew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1065 County Road 858	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-6500	900	51	17.7	34.6%	413 (45.9%)	59 (6.6%)	378 (42.0%)	21 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.1%)	79.3	430^th of 2256 public elementary schools	80.9%		78.1	448^th of 2240 public elementary schools	80.0%	18	67.0	68.0	65.0				73.0	77.0	66.0			66.0					$12,489	$1,565	$10,924
Collier Charter Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12101 Immokalee Rd	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	Yes	No	No	No	(239) 330-3810	580	31	18.7	49.8%	195 (33.6%)	71 (12.2%)	287 (49.5%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	17 (2.9%)	42.9	1268^th of 2256 public elementary schools	43.8%		46.9	1164^th of 2240 public elementary schools	48.0%	104	53.0	46.0	39.0	64.0	53.0	58.0	51.0	58.0	24.0	49.0	69.0	58.0	74.0	70.0	93.0	88.0	$9,866	$870	$8,996
Big Cypress Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3250 Golden Gate Blvd W	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	No	(239) 377-6300	765	52	14.7	46.5%	312 (40.8%)	63 (8.2%)	351 (45.9%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.7%)	71.8	598^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.5%		75.3	505^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.5%	93	63.0	58.0	64.0				62.0	64.0	72.0			74.0					$13,564	$1,836	$11,728
Estates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5945 Everglades Blvd N	Naples	34120	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6600	915	56	16.3	53.7%	195 (21.3%)	121 (13.2%)	549 (60.0%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	41 (4.5%)	66.5	710^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.5%		68.1	660^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.5%	50	59.0	67.0	54.0				63.0	76.0	63.0			54.0					$12,258	$1,798	$10,459
Mike Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3215 Magnolia Pond Dr	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-9000	583	48	12.1	69.6%	51 (8.7%)	124 (21.3%)	381 (65.4%)	7 (1.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.7%)	37	1431^st of 2256 public elementary schools	36.6%		48	1138^th of 2240 public elementary schools	49.2%	293	42.0	38.0	44.0				61.0	55.0	49.0			44.0					$16,011	$3,729	$12,284
Lavern Gaynor Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2965 44th Terrace SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 354-2204	332	28	12.0	68.1%	26 (7.8%)	49 (14.8%)	250 (75.3%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	41.9	1295^th of 2256 public elementary schools	42.6%		38.4	1376^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.6%	81	47.0	39.0	32.0				53.0	69.0	63.0			47.0					$17,189	$2,718	$14,471
Golden Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2711 44th Ter SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-7000	480	32	14.9	63.8%	38 (7.9%)	54 (11.3%)	383 (79.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	32.6	1544^th of 2256 public elementary schools	31.6%		42.3	1276^th of 2240 public elementary schools	43.0%	268	35.0	52.0	38.0				33.0	64.0	50.0			38.0					$15,892	$2,708	$13,184
Golden Gate Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4911 20th Pl SW	Naples	34116	Collier County	Collier	No	No	No	Yes	(239) 377-6900	523	30	17.2	63.9%	46 (8.8%)	94 (18.0%)	377 (72.1%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	53	1019^th of 2256 public elementary schools	54.8%		61.3	809^th of 2240 public elementary schools	63.9%	210	34.0	47.0	44.0				60.0	75.0	65.0			62.0					$16,471	$3,349	$13,121

Frequently Asked Questions about Palmetto Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Palmetto Elementary School?

Students at Palmetto Elementary School are 62% Hispanic, 26% White, 9% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Palmetto Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 636 students attended Palmetto Elementary School.

What district is Palmetto Elementary School in?

Collier

What schools do graduates of Palmetto Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Palmetto Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cypress Palm Middle School
High : Palmetto Ridge High School

Is Palmetto Elementary School a good school?

Palmetto Elementary School ranks 1093^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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