Palmer Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(972) 449-3132
Palmer Elementary School serves 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Palmer Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Palmer Elementary School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 30% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Palmer Elementary School is 0.52, 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 Testing Rank | #2319 out of 7999 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 38% | 52% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 58% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Palmer Palmer High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 314 students10
0.3 miles
422 W Jefferson
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3487 0.3 9-12 314 - Palmer Palmer Middle School Math: 60% | Reading: 43%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 391 students10
0.5 miles
118 F M 813
Palmer, TX 75152
(972) 449-3319 0.5 5-8 391 - Ennis Austin Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 1-3 | 281 students10
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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