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Palmer Elem School

5051 N Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Ranked 787 of 1380 in Illinois

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Palmer Elem School

5051 N Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

About Palmer Elem School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 10%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 10% in Math and 25% in Reading.
52
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
756
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 34.92%
Asian 16.53%
Hispanic 42.99%
Black 1.85%
Two+ Races 3.31%
Native Am. 0%
White
34.92%
Asian
16.53%
Hispanic
42.99%
Black
1.85%
Two+ Races
3.31%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 756
48.94%
370 Female
51.06%
386 Male

Student Population

756 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

756 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Palmer Elem School Contact Information

Address

5051 N Kenneth Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

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Phone

(773) 534-3704

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Robotics & STEM
at Palmer Elem School

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
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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

Fourth graders at Palmer Elem School recently had a much-anticipated educational field trip to the renowned Field Museum to study the fascinating world of prehistoric dinosaur fossils and global natural history. The excited young students were totally spellbound by the awe-inspiring, towering T-Rex skeleton on display in the main exhibit hall, igniting their immense curiosity about ancient ecosystems and paleontology. Teachers were thrilled to report the interactive field trip was a huge success with a phenomenally engaging, safe and truly memorable hands-on learning experience for all participants.

FAQ

Q1. What are the registration requirements for Palmer Elem School?

Ans. Prospective families need to complete our online enrollment packet and submit all required previous school transcripts.

Q2. How does student drop-off work at Palmer Elem School?

Ans. We have designated drop-off zones and crossing guards to ensure safe arrival for all walking students.

Q3. Can students join sports teams at Palmer Elem School?

Ans. Absolutely, our athletics program includes soccer, basketball, and track for students meeting the academic eligibility requirements.

Q4. Are uniforms mandatory at Palmer Elem School?

Ans. Yes, wearing the school uniform is mandatory every day to promote a focused and unified environment.

Q5. Does Palmer Elem School offer free or reduced lunch?

Ans. Eligible families can apply for our free and reduced-price meal programs through the main school office.

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
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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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