Palmer Elementary School serves 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
91%
9%
White
7%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
59%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Palmer Elementary School?
225 students attend Palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Palmer Elementary School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Palmer Elementary School offer ?
Palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palmer Elementary School part of?
Palmer Elementary School is part of Milwaukee School District.
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