PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.collierschools.com/ple

645 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palmetto Elementary School, located in Naples, Florida, is a public school serving students as part of the Collier County Public Schools district. Situated at 3000 10th Ave SE, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its diverse student body. The institution emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement, striving to prepare its students for future success through a structured and supportive learning environment.

As part of the broader Collier County school system, Palmetto Elementary benefits from the district's centralized resources and educational initiatives, which focus on rigorous standards and the implementation of modern instructional technology. The school works closely with local families to foster a collaborative atmosphere, ensuring that students have access to the guidance and extracurricular opportunities necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district resources can be found on their website at http://www.CollierSchools.com.

645

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	406
Black	55
Asian	1
Two or More	21
American Indian	1

Hispanic
406 (62.9%)
White
161 (25.0%)
Black
55 (8.5%)
Two or More
21 (3.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	No
District:	COLLIER
Phone:	(239)377-9100
Website:	http://www.collierschools.com/ple
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	645
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	349
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 49

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 114

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 102