Placedo Elementary School serves 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Placedo Elementary School's student population of 184 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Placedo Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
10%
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
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Placedo Elementary School?
184 students attend Placedo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Placedo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Placedo Elementary School?
Placedo Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Placedo Elementary School offer ?
Placedo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Placedo Elementary School part of?
Placedo Elementary School is part of Bloomington Independent School District.
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