Palmer Way

2900 Palmer St.
National City, CA 91950

387 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Palmer Way School is a public elementary school located in National City, California, serving students in grades K-6 as part of the National School District. Situated in an urban residential area, the school serves a diverse student body and is deeply integrated into the local community. It is known for its commitment to academic growth, focusing on foundational literacy and mathematics while providing a supportive environment for students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Beyond core academics, Palmer Way emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by incorporating programs that encourage social-emotional learning and positive behavioral standards. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere where staff, families, and community members work together to enhance the educational experience. By offering various resources and initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps, the school strives to prepare its students for middle school success and long-term academic achievement.

387

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Palmer Way
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	279
Black	5
Asian	79
Two or More	20

Hispanic
279 (72.1%)
Asian
79 (20.4%)
Two or More
20 (5.2%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
White
4 (1.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	National Elementary
Phone:	(619)336-8900
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	258
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 62