Palmer School District

The Palmer School District is located in Palmer, MA and includes 3 schools that serve 1,933 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Palmer School District spends $11,231 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 71% on instruction, 27% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Palmer School District has 13 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Palmer School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Palmer School District, 17% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.