Serving 802 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, 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 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 802 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Palmer Elementary serves the southeast part of Missouri City, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Palmer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Palmer Elementary School's student population of 802 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
802 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
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 Palmer Elementary School is 0.68, which is more 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
#2515 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Palmer Elementary School's ranking?
Palmer Elementary School is ranked #2515 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Palmer Elementary School often compared to?
Palmer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lantern Lane Elementary School, Jan Schiff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Palmer Elementary School?
802 students attend Palmer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Palmer Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Palmer Elementary School?
Palmer Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palmer Elementary School offer ?
Palmer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palmer Elementary School part of?
Palmer Elementary School is part of Fort Bend Independent School District.
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