PALMER EL

525 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Palmer Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Palmer, Texas, serving as a core component of the Palmer Independent School District. Situated at 303 Dick St, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth and personal development for its young student body. As part of a smaller school district, the elementary school emphasizes a community-focused atmosphere where educators and staff work to provide a strong educational foundation in core subjects, preparing students for the transition to middle and high school levels.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Palmer Elementary reflects the values and identity of the surrounding Palmer community. The school utilizes its official district website to maintain transparent communication with families, providing essential resources, campus news, and information regarding district policies. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with district-wide initiatives, the school strives to ensure that students in the Palmer area have access to a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character development.

525

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALMER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	251
Black	6
Asian	2
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
251 (47.8%)
White
248 (47.2%)
Two or More
16 (3.0%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PALMER ISD
Phone:	(972)449-3132
Website:	http://www.palmer-isd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 101

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 93