Palmer Elementary School
Tel:
(972)449-3132
- Palmer Elementary School serves 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Palmer Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Palmer Elementary School's student population of 510 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 510 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Palmer Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Palmer Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2663 out of 7953 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 59% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palmer Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Palmer Elementary School is Palmer High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Palmer Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmer Palmer High School Grades: 9-12 | 314 students
0.3 miles
422 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
(972)449-3487 0.3 9-12 314 - Palmer Palmer Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 391 students
0.5 miles
118 F M 813
Palmer, TX 75152
(972)449-3319 0.5 5-8 391 - Ennis Austin Elementary School Grades: 1-3 | 281 students
6.4 miles
1500 Austin Dr
Ennis, TX 75119
(972)872-7190 6.4 1-3 281 - Ennis G W Carver Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 334 students
6.8 miles
600 E Mlk Dr
Ennis, TX 75119
(972)872-3730 6.8 PK-K 334 - Ferris Hazel Ingram Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 405 students
7.1 miles
600 S Central
Ferris, TX 75125
(972)544-3212 7.1 PK-K 405
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