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Palmer School

Grand Rapids, Michigan · Grades PreK to 5 · Grand Rapids Public Schools

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About Palmer School

Palmer School serves pre-K through grade 5 as a public school in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 187 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Grand Rapids. With about 10.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.6 students per teacher. There are 103 other schools within 5 miles. The surrounding area is classified as a midsize city, in Kent County. Grand Rapids Public Schools runs 48 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	309 Palmer St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Phone	(616) 819-2929
School district	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	187
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	10.6
Students per teacher	17.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Kent County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 261644005336). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Palmer School serve?

Palmer School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Palmer School?

Palmer School reported 187 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer School?

About 17.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 187 students and 10.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Palmer School a public or charter school?

Palmer School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Palmer School in?

Palmer School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/grand-rapids-public-schools/

Where is Palmer School located?

Palmer School is at 309 Palmer St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49505. The phone number is (616) 819-2929.

How many other schools are near Palmer School?

There are 103 other schools within 5 miles of Palmer School in our directory.