Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palm 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Palm Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Palm Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
Palm Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Palm Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2848 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
4%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Palm Elementary School is ranked #2848 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Palm Elementary School often compared to?
Palm Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Palm Elementary School?
341 students attend Palm Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Palm Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Elementary School?
Palm Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Palm Elementary School offer ?
Palm Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Palm Elementary School part of?
Palm Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Palm Elementary School located?
Palm Elementary School is located in the Yarrabee Bend South neighborhood of Austin, TX.
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