Palmer Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades PK–8
Part of Chicago Public Schools Dist 299
5051 N Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · (773) 534-3704
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Academic performance
Math proficiency16%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts31%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
746Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
65%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K56
Kindergarten84
Grade 180
Grade 278
Grade 375
Grade 474
Grade 582
Grade 685
Grade 768
Grade 862
Grade 91
Grade 111
Students
Hispanic · 40%299
White · 37%278
Asian · 16%119
Two or more races · 4%30
Black · 2%17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 0%3
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
756’20
747’21
735’22
756’23
746’24
Location
5051 N Kenneth Ave Chicago
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.