Palmyra Elementary School (Closed 2023)

701 Maple St
Palmyra, WI 53156
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Palmyra Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Wisconsin state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Wisconsin state average of 41%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (19-20)
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WI)
(18-19)
45-49%
43%
(18-19)
30-34%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)
n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)
n/a
4%
Hispanic
(19-20)
16%
13%
Black
(19-20)
2%
9%
White
(19-20)
79%
69%
Hawaiian
(19-20)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)
3%
4%
100%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% WI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WI state average).
How many students attend Palmyra Elementary School?
229 students attend Palmyra Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Palmyra Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Palmyra Elementary School offer ?
Palmyra Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Palmyra Elementary School part of?
Palmyra Elementary School is part of Palmyra-Eagle Area School District.

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