Palmer Early Learning Center serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 152 students
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Palmer Early Learning Center's student population of 152 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Palmer Early Learning Center is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Palmer Early Learning Center?
152 students attend Palmer Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Palmer Early Learning Center students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Palmer Early Learning Center offer ?
Palmer Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Palmer Early Learning Center part of?
Palmer Early Learning Center is part of Kingsport School District.
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