PALMER ISD

Located at 303 Bulldog Way in Palmer, Texas, Palmer Independent School District serves as an active, traditional public school system providing comprehensive education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Nestled within the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan region, the district is categorized as a rural distant community, successfully blending a close-knit, small-town environment with accessibility to a major urban area. Operating four dedicated school campuses, this non-charter district offers seamless academic pathways across all primary and secondary grade levels, anchoring the local community through its administrative offices and online portal at palmer-isd.org.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, Palmer Independent School District enrolled 1,352 students with an even gender balance of 677 male and 675 female pupils. The district’s student body represents a rich cultural fabric, highlighted by significant Hispanic (635) and White (646) student populations, alongside multiracial, Black, Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander learners. To foster academic growth and holistic development across its campuses, the district maintains a robust workforce of approximately 329 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. This team includes over 169 FTE classroom teachers, nearly 20 instructional aides, and over 140 support staff personnel, ensuring strong instructional oversight and tailored operational support for every student.