About This School
Palmetto Elementary School is located in Palmetto, GA and is one of 62 elementary schools in Fulton County School District. It is a public school that serves 527 students in grades PK, K-5.
Palmetto Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Palmetto Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Palmetto Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Palmetto Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Palmetto Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Palmetto Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Palmetto Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Palmetto Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Fulton County District Spending
$10,411Per Pupil
The Fulton County spends $10,411 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 32% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Fulton County District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Country Montessori School 3.3 miles | n/a | |
| Georgia Baptist Chidlren's Home and Family Ministr 3.3 miles | n/a | |
| E. C. West Elementary School 4.2 miles |  |
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| Cannongate Elementary School 4.7 miles |  |
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| Our Lady of Victory Catholic School 5.2 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- Fulton County School District
Made AYP
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Contact
Palmetto Elementary School505 Carlton Rd
Palmetto, GA 30268
(770) 463-6100
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Test Scores
About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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4 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Full-time, tuition-free public charter school serving Georgia students.
Learn More »Students
Enrollment (2010)
Total: 527
46%
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Palmetto Elementary School had 89% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
Black
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Two or More Races
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12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Palmetto Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Palmetto Elementary School
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Princepals and staff are very difficult to work with. School pickup and drop off procedures are very dangerous for students and parents. i was rear ended in the pick-up line and it's just a matter of time before a student is seriously injured with by there crazy pick up procedure.
Submitted by a Parent on Mar 8, 2012
School Boundaries
See more school boundariesSchool attendance boundaries for Palmetto Elementary School
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