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S S Palmer Elementary School

Palmerton Area SD · Carbon County · 298 Lafayette Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071.0

(610)826-7538

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4/10
#983
Rank 983 out of 1,545
Top 64%
English Language Arts4/10 · #936 · 39th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #1052 · 32nd percentile
Science5/10 · #727 · 49th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Palmerton is a tight-knit borough tucked into the Blue Mountain region of Carbon County, where the community tends to rally around its schools and local institutions. S.S. Palmer Elementary sits in the middle of that small-town fabric, offering a solid science program that punches closer to the state middle than its overall ranking might suggest. Families drawn to a quieter, outdoorsy corner of eastern Pennsylvania — with the Lehigh River and Palmerton's hiking trails nearby — will find a neighborhood school that feels genuinely rooted in the community it serves.

Student Demographics

297 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
261 (88%)
Hispanic
26 (9%)
Multiple Races
5 (2%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners6 (2%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged163 (55%)
Students with Disabilities81 (27%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

399
Enrollment
33.2
Teachers (FTE)
12:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #903 · 43rd percentile

21 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found