There are 15 schools in the USA with the word elmer in the name.
The word "Elmer" is commonly found in U.S. public school names primarily due to its historical and geographic significance. Many schools are named after prominent local figures, early settlers, or influential community leaders, and "Elmer" was a relatively popular surname and given name in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In some cases, schools are named after the towns or neighborhoods in which they are located, and several places in the United States are named Elmer, reflecting the broader tradition of referencing local geography in school names. Additionally, naming schools after local historical figures or geographic features helps foster a sense of community identity and continuity, linking educational institutions to the heritage and history of the area they serve.
Arkansas (1)
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School in Fort Smith, ARCalifornia (2)
Elmer Wood Elementary School in Atwater, CACharles Helmers Elementary School in Valencia, CA
Connecticut (1)
Elmer Thienes-Mary Hall Elementary School in Marlborough, CTIllinois (1)
Elmer H Franzen Intermediate School in Itasca, ILMassachusetts (2)
Elmer S Bagnall in Groveland, MALt Elmer J Mcmahon Elementary School in Holyoke, MA
Maryland (2)
Elmer A. Henderson: A Johns Hopkins Partnership in Baltimore, MDElmer A. Wolfe Elementary School in Union Bridge, MD
Michigan (1)
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center in Flint, MINew Jersey (1)
Elmer Elementary School in Elmer, NJTennessee (2)
Selmer Elementary School in Selmer, TNSelmer Middle School in Selmer, TN
Texas (1)
Elmer C Watson High School in Fort Worth, TXWisconsin (1)
Doc: Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Cent Er in Milwaukee, WI
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