Palmer Elementary School
Palmer Elementary School serves 804 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Palmer Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Palmer Elementary School's student population of 804 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 804 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Rankings
Palmer Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Palmer Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1568 out of 3655 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 16% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 47% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 30% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | 5% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 7% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City Of Chicago 299 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Palmer Elementary School is Northside Learning Center (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Volta Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Chicago Volta Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 19%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 897 students10
0.8 miles
4950 N Avers Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5080 0.8 PK-8 897 - Chicago Beaubien Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 1,096 student10
0.9 miles
5025 N Laramie Ave
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 534-3500 0.9 PK-8 1,096 - Chicago Aspira Charter - Haugan Campus Charter School
Math: 7% | Reading: 16%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 425 students10
1.0 miles
3729 W Leland Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 342-1509 1 6-8 425 - Chicago Belding Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 584 students10
1.0 miles
4257 N Tripp Ave
Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 534-3590 1 PK-8 584 - Chicago Haugan Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 908 students10
1.0 miles
4540 N Hamlin Ave
Chicago, IL 60625
(773) 534-5040 1 PK-6 908
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