Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Five Palms Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 444 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Five Palms Elementary serves the west part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Five Palms Elementary School's student population of 444 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
444 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2024
School Calendar
School Rankings
Five Palms Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Five Palms Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7232 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
90%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (04-05)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Palms Elementary School's ranking?
Five Palms Elementary School is ranked #7232 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Five Palms Elementary School often compared to?
Five Palms Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Royal Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Five Palms Elementary School?
444 students attend Five Palms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Five Palms Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Five Palms Elementary School?
Five Palms Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Five Palms Elementary School offer ?
Five Palms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Five Palms Elementary School part of?
Five Palms Elementary School is part of South San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Five Palms Elementary School located?
Five Palms Elementary School is located in the South San Antonio neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 19 other public schools located in South San Antonio.
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