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Palmer Way

2900 Palmer St., National City, CA, 91950

Ranked 3066 of 7047 in California

Top schools in National City
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Palmer Way

2900 Palmer St., National City, CA, 91950

About Palmer Way

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 40% in Reading.
17
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
415
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.72%
Asian 22.65%
Hispanic 67.95%
Black 1.93%
Two+ Races 6.75%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.72%
Asian
22.65%
Hispanic
67.95%
Black
1.93%
Two+ Races
6.75%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 415
49.88%
207 Female
50.12%
208 Male

Student Population

415 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

415 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Palmer Way Contact Information

Address

2900 Palmer St., National City, CA, 91950

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Phone

(619) 336-8900

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Website

nsd.us

TOP 3066 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Palmer Way

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Palmer Way Elementary School recently held a fun family engagement night with classroom showcases, hands-on STEM activities, and performances by students. During an assembly to honor students, the school also praised them for their academic progress and good citizenship.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities do Palmer Way Elementary students do outside of school?

Ans. There are a lot of extracurricular activities at the school, such as art, music, and after-school clubs that help kids learn more.

Q2. Does Palmer Way Elementary School help kids with special needs?

Ans. Yes, the school has programs and staff to help students with special needs, such as individualized education plans (IEPs).

Q3. What languages can English language learners (ELL) use?

Ans. Palmer Way Elementary primarily offers ELL support in Spanish, which is in line with the makeup of the community.

Q4. Are there steps taken to keep schools safe?

Ans. The school has safety rules in place, such as supervised drop-off and pick-up areas, security staff on campus, and emergency drills.

Q5. Are there parent-teacher groups at Palmer Way Elementary?

Ans. Yes, there is a parent-teacher association (PTA) that plans events, volunteer opportunities, and programs that get people involved in the community.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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