Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palm Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palm Elementary School serves the eastern part of Lorain, OH, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles, with a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes and an average distance of 0.5 miles to the edge of the attendance zone. The furthest edge of the zone is about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palm Elementary School's student population of 295 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Palm Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2643 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
16%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palm Elementary School's ranking?
Palm Elementary School is ranked #2643 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Palm Elementary School?
295 students attend Palm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Palm Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palm Elementary School?
Palm Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Elementary School offer ?
Palm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palm Elementary School part of?
Palm Elementary School is part of Lorain City School District.
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