- Enrollment
- 3,105
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Poinciana, FL
Palmetto Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Palmetto Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120159005342
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmetto Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Poinciana · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Florida
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmetto Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Poinciana, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Palmetto Elementary School shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 120159005342 · Poinciana, FL Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 14.1:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students)
Palmetto Elementary School shrank from 513 students in 2022-23 to 473 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Palmetto Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Haines City Se
Haines City Senior High School
3,105 students
- Davenport High
Davenport High School
2,731 students
- Winter Haven S
Winter Haven Senior High School
2,648 students
- Ridge Communit
Ridge Community High School
2,632 students
- George W. Jenk
George W. Jenkins Senior High
2,469 students
- This school 479
Palmetto Elementary School
479 students
What this shows Palmetto Elementary School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmetto Elementary School compares
Palmetto Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 0% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 24% in Florida - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
73.1%
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
$11,747
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
African American 24.6%
White 7.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Palmetto Elementary School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Polk reports $11,747 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmetto Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haines City Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davenport High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winter Haven Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George W. Jenkins Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmetto Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,731
- Students per teacher
- 32.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 2,648
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,632
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,469
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmetto Elementary School
How many students attend Palmetto Elementary School?
Palmetto Elementary School has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Poinciana, FL. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmetto Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 21% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmetto Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Palmetto Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmetto Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Palmetto Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Poinciana, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmetto Elementary School?
Palmetto Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Palmetto Elementary School rank among public schools in Poinciana?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmetto Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Poinciana, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Polk?
Besides Palmetto Elementary School, Polk also operates Haines City Senior High School (3,105 students), Davenport High School (2,731 students), and Winter Haven Senior High School (2,648 students). See the Polk district page for the complete list.