Serving 677 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Geraldine Palmer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 677 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School's student population of 677 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
677 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 6, 2026
School Rankings
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Geraldine Palmer Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#3978 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
97%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Geraldine Palmer Elementary School's ranking?
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School is ranked #3978 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Geraldine Palmer Elementary School often compared to?
Geraldine Palmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary School, Carmen Anaya Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Geraldine Palmer Elementary School?
677 students attend Geraldine Palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Geraldine Palmer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Geraldine Palmer Elementary School?
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Geraldine Palmer Elementary School offer ?
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Geraldine Palmer Elementary School part of?
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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