Serving 547 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palm Terrace Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palm Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Palm Terrace Elementary School's student population of 547 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Palm Terrace Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Terrace Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2819 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
36%
Black
71%
21%
White
13%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Palm Terrace Elementary School is ranked #2819 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Terrace Elementary School?
547 students attend Palm Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Palm Terrace Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Terrace Elementary School?
Palm Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Palm Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Palm Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palm Terrace Elementary School part of?
Palm Terrace Elementary School is part of Volusia School District.
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