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L.F. Palmer Elementary

Newport News, Virginia · Grades PreK to 5 · Newport News City Public Schools

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About L.F. Palmer Elementary

L.F. Palmer Elementary is a public school in Newport News, Virginia, serving pre-K through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 465 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Newport News. With about 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.9 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city. Newport News City Public Schools runs 38 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. Families comparing options will find 43 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	100 Palmer Lane, Newport News, VA 23602
Phone	(757) 881-5000
School district	Newport News City Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	465
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	26
Students per teacher	17.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Newport News city

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 510264001060). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Hampton Roads AcademyPrivate · Grades PreK to 12Newport News · 0.4 mi Kiln Creek ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1 mi Denbigh Baptist Christian SchoolPrivate, Baptist · Grades K to 12Newport News · 1.2 mi East End AcademyPrivate · Grades K to 12Newport News · 1.4 mi East End AcademyPrivate · Grades 1 to 12Newport News · 1.4 mi Richard T. Yates ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1.4 mi Hampton Roads International Montessori SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 7Newport News · 1.6 mi Willis A. Jenkins ElementaryPublic · Grades PreK to 5Newport News · 1.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does L.F. Palmer Elementary serve?

L.F. Palmer Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend L.F. Palmer Elementary?

L.F. Palmer Elementary reported 465 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at L.F. Palmer Elementary?

About 17.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 465 students and 26 teachers in federal data.

Is L.F. Palmer Elementary a public or charter school?

L.F. Palmer Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is L.F. Palmer Elementary in?

L.F. Palmer Elementary is part of Newport News City Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/va/newport-news-city-public-schools/

Where is L.F. Palmer Elementary located?

L.F. Palmer Elementary is at 100 Palmer Lane, Newport News, VA 23602. The phone number is (757) 881-5000.

How many other schools are near L.F. Palmer Elementary?

There are 43 other schools within 5 miles of L.F. Palmer Elementary in our directory.