Palmer School District
- 24 CONVERSE ST
- PALMER, MA 01069
- (413) 283-2650
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 66.7% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $12,240 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 13.0 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,840 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 142 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,840 | 13.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 25 |
| Kindergarten Students | 123 |
| 1st Grade Students | 143 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 138 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 140 |
| 4th Grade Students | 122 |
| 5th Grade Students | 138 |
| 6th Grade Students | 147 |
| 7th Grade Students | 131 |
| 8th Grade Students | 171 |
| 9th Grade Students | 126 |
| 10th Grade Students | 127 |
| 11th Grade Students | 101 |
| 12th Grade Students | 116 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 25 |
| Hispanic | 55 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 23 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,604 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 901 |
| Female | 847 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 142 | 13.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 8 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 82 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 50 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 45 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 7 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | 1 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 54 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 5 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 7 |
| School Administrators | 6 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 22 |
| Student Support Services | 11 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 4 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $26,005,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $8,933,000 | 34.4% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $8,326,000 | 32.0% |
| School Lunch | $322,000 | 1.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $47,000 | 0.2% |
| Private Contributions | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Miscellaneous | $237,000 | 0.9% |
| Total State Revenues | $15,914,000 | 61.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $11,045,000 | 42.5% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $2,026,000 | 7.8% |
| Transportation Programs | $353,000 | 1.4% |
| Other Programs | $35,000 | 0.1% |
| Non-Specified | $90,000 | 0.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $2,365,000 | 9.1% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $1,158,000 | 4.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $227,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $495,000 | 1.9% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $306,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Other | $105,000 | 0.4% |
| Direct - Other | $25,000 | 0.10% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $23,048,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $15,783,000 | 68.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $6,497,000 | 28.2% |
| Student Support | $1,161,000 | 4.5% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $563,000 | 2.2% |
| General Administration Support | $279,000 | 1.1% |
| School Administration Support | $1,077,000 | 4.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,806,000 | 6.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,222,000 | 4.7% |
| Other Support Services | $389,000 | 1.5% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $768,000 | 3.3% |
| Food Services | $768,000 | 3.0% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 66.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 94 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 32 | 6.6% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Palmer School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 3
- Students: 1,840
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 142
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| CONVERSE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
24 Converse St
Palmer, MA Public | 5-7 | 416 | 15.8 |  Review This School |
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| OLD MILL POND SCHOOL | ||||
4107 Main St
Palmer, MA Public | PK-4 | 691 | 15.4 | Review This School |
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| PALMER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
4105 Main St
Palmer, MA Public | 8-12 | 641 | 12.9 | Review This School |
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