PALMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
202 COMMERCIAL ST
PALMER, NE 68864
184 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Palmer Elementary School, located at 202 Commercial Street in Palmer, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational pillar for the small village of Palmer and the surrounding rural community. As part of the Palmer Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a close-knit, supportive environment. Its location in Howard County reflects the character of a typical Nebraska plains community, where the school often functions as a central hub for student development, community engagement, and local events.

The school is known for its commitment to small class sizes and a personalized approach to learning, which allows teachers to address the individual needs of their students effectively. By prioritizing core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development, Palmer Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle and high school. The institution remains dedicated to fostering a collaborative partnership between families and faculty, ensuring that students thrive in an environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the values of the local community.
184
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    165 (89.7%)
  • Hispanic
    11 (6.0%)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.3%)
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: PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)894-3065
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 35
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* 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 35
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 21
Grade 2 22
Grade 3 32
Grade 4 24
Grade 5 19
Grade 6 19
Gender Ratio