170 Little Gap Rd
Palmerton, PA 18071

The elementary school was decent a few years ago but has drastically gone down hill. I pay the same taxes as people in other school districts south of Palmerton but get so much less. There are a few good and dedicated teachers. However there are also many problmes that need to be addressed rather than continuing to ignore. I tried to compensate for the lack of instruction my children received by teaching them, but we finally got to the point that putting our children in private schools is the only option. This has created a hardship for my family but our children's education is most important. Also, the lack of diversity in this school district is very disconcerting! Parent involvement is good, but too much causes issues too!

I used to go to school here and their teachers are either horrible or great. There are no okays, or alright teachers. The bad teachers go towards favoritism or teach to fast. The great teachers are always eager to help. The bad part is that the good teachers are outnumbered by the bad ones. There's always a place for everyone to fit in, but there's a lot of violence and inappropriate behavior that doesn't get corrected. Bullying and fighting has grown since they can get away with it and no punishment is given. However, it's not as bad as many of the surrounding schools, like the ones in the cities and more populated areas.

I am so happy that my grandchildren are attending S. S. Palmer Elementary School! The quality of the education that they are receiving is far and above what I expected from a small-town school. The teachers are amazing. They give so much of themselves, and receive little, if any, recognition or thanks from the administration or school board. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the teachers who have had my grandchildren as their students. You are the best! I now understand why my grandchildren love going to school. They are learning so much more than 'just the curriculum'. They are being educated and prepared, even at their young ages, to be the very best they can be, and are developing a lifelong love of learning. Thank you, teachers!