Total enrollment
223
-98 (-31%) vs SY 2017-18
Palmetto's public-school footprint covers 1 campus with combined enrollment of about 223 students, averaging 223 per campus.
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Elementary School | Elementary | PK-06 | 223 |
Palmetto is a small Louisiana city in terms of public-school footprint, with 1 schools and 223 students total.
Schools in Palmetto average about 223 students each, 56% lower than the Louisiana norm.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 31%: 321 students in SY 2017-18 versus 223 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment grew from 61% to 70%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Palmetto discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.