Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Tel:
(863) 648-3510
- Carlton Palmore Elementary School serves 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Carlton Palmore Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Carlton Palmore Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Carlton Palmore Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 446 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Carlton Palmore Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Carlton Palmore Elementary School is 0.68, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1632 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 58% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 33% |
| Black | 30% | 22% |
| White | 43% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Polk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carlton Palmore Elementary School is George W. Jenkins Senior High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lakeland Highlands Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Cleveland Court Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lakeland Cleveland Court Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 414 students
1.1 miles
328 Edgewood Dr E
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2929 1.1 PK-5 414 - Lakeland Lakeland Highlands Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,226 student
1.4 miles
740 Lake Miriam Dr
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3500 1.4 6-8 1,226 - Lakeland Southwest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 430 students
1.4 miles
2650 Southwest Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2830 1.4 PK-5 430 - Lakeland Southwest Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 779 students
1.5 miles
2815 Eden Pkwy
Lakeland, FL 33803
(863) 499-2840 1.5 6-8 779 - Lakeland Highlands Grove Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 792 students
1.7 miles
4510 Lakeland Highlands Rd
Lakeland, FL 33813
(863) 648-3002 1.7 PK-5 792
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