Enrollment
295
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lorain, OH
Palm Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palm Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390442605286
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palm Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Lorain · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 295
- students enrolled
Palm Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Lorain, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palm Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palm Elementary School
Palm Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Lorain, Ohio, enrolling 295 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 295 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and African American (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 590 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Lorain City spends $17,966 per pupil, 23% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lorain's public schools, it stands alongside Horizon Science Academy Lorain (839 students): Palm Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.4:1 vs 15.5:1).
Lorain City also operates Lorain High School (1,773 students) and General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students) alongside Palm Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Palm Elementary School compares
Palm Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 295 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
295
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
52.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,966
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.2%
African American 19.7%
White 15.6%
Two or More 11.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.1, Palm Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lorain City, which includes Palm Elementary School.
$17,966
Per student
+23%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.3%
State 61.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Palm Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| General Johnnie Wilson Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Larkmoor Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Longfellow Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palm Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,773
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Lorain
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Horizon Science Academy Lorain
Standard public school
839 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Larkmoor Elementary School
Standard public school
432 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Toni Wofford Morrison Es
Standard public school
324 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Frank Jacinto Elementary
Standard public school
307 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
Standard public school
301 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Helen Steiner Rice Es
Standard public school
291 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~295 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Palm Elementary School
How many students attend Palm Elementary School?
Palm Elementary School has 295 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lorain, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palm Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palm Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of enrollment, in Lorain, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palm Elementary School?
Palm Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palm Elementary School rank among schools in Lorain?
By Resource Investment Index, Palm Elementary School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Lorain, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lorain on the city page.
Is Palm Elementary School a good school?
Palm Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lorain City?
Besides Palm Elementary School, Lorain City also operates Lorain High School (1,773 students), General Johnnie Wilson Middle School (439 students), and Larkmoor Elementary School (432 students). See the Lorain City district page for the complete list.
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