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Palmer School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
309 Palmer St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 · (616) 819-2929 · Part of Grand Rapids Public Schools
Students
187
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
79%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Palmer School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 30 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts below the state
- Enrollment up 13.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency5%
State average 34.7%
Reading / language arts15%
State average 47.9%
Location
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309 Palmer St NE, Grand Rapids
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten31
Grade 127
Grade 225
Grade 338
Grade 433
Grade 533
Enrollment over time
165’20
159’21
178’22
184’23
187’24
Up 13.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 32%Hispanic 27%White 22%Two or more races 16%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.