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Palo Pinto Elementary

Summary:

Palo Pinto Elementary is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the Palo Pinto Independent School District (ISD) in Palo Pinto, Texas, with a student population of just 97 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its small size, Palo Pinto Elementary consistently outperforms the state and its own district on STAAR tests, with an impressive 88.89% of 3rd graders, 87.5% of 4th graders, 91.67% of 5th graders, and 100% of 6th graders scoring proficient or better in STAAR Reading in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.8 to 9.7 students per teacher, and high per-student spending, from $13,128 to $17,195 over the past three years, likely contribute to its academic success. In comparison, nearby Millsap Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 15.7 and spends $9,705 per student, while Mineral Wells Elementary has a ratio of 16.0 and spends $10,863 per student.

Palo Pinto Elementary's academic excellence is particularly impressive given its relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 50% to 65.48% over the past three years, which is higher than the 51.22% rate at Millsap Elementary but lower than the 79.37% rate at Mineral Wells Elementary. The school's consistent top 5% ranking on the SchoolDigger statewide rankings suggests that its instructional practices and resource allocation are highly effective in supporting student learning, even in the face of economic challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 821 Oak St
       Palo Pinto, TX  76484-0280

(940) 659-2745

District: Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,195 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  102

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
14.7%
Two or more races:
2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51% Help


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Compare Details Palo Pinto Elementary ranks better than 94.7% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (14.7%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Palo Pinto Elementary is 10.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Palo Pinto Elementary is $17,195.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palo Pinto Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Palo Pinto Elementary 247th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Palo Pinto Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd) 12th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palo Pinto Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Palo Pinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 83.56 229th 3465 93.4%
2005 73.38 790th 3475 77.3%
2006 79.05 470th 3476 86.5%
2007 67.63 1223rd 3724 67.2%
2008 56.82 1842nd 3768 51.1%
2009 79.85 504th 3884 87.0%
2010 82.66 303rd 3937 92.3%
2011 66.01 1435th 4095 65.0%
2012 85.18 430th 4206 89.8%
2013 61.53 1635th 4221 61.3%
2014 61.78 1653rd 4260 61.2%
2015 66.57 1447th 4320 66.5%
2016 60.66 1735th 4286 59.5%
2017 60.22 1469th 4329 66.1%
2018 71.30 972nd 4359 77.7%
2019 85.98 477th 4479 89.4%
2021 81.45 693rd 4578 84.9%
2022 92.16 275th 4581 94.0%
2023 93.40 248th 4647 94.7%
2024 93.19 247th 4675 94.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palo Pinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.18 491st 4264 88.5%
2019 89.97 156th 4309 96.4%
2021 78.33 497th 4451 88.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Palo Pinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.55 228th 4306 94.7%
2019 75.32 796th 4348 81.7%
2021 74.98 864th 4499 80.8%
2022 93.96 161st 4561 96.5%
2023 92.17 241st 4588 94.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Palo Pinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.48 1242nd 4319 71.2%
2019 82.88 555th 4357 87.3%
2021 72.74 978th 4498 78.3%
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Rank History for White students at Palo Pinto Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.21 1300th 3127 58.4%
2019 72.54 680th 3142 78.4%
2021 66.08 874th 3082 71.6%
2022 84.98 242nd 3082 92.1%
2023 91.09 91st 3106 97.1%
2024 86.89 186th 3078 94.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Palo Pinto Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 38 0 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 46
1990 41 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 46
1991 49 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 52
1992 52 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 55
1993 49 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 53
1994 46 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 52
1995 37 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1996 37 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 43
1997 41 2 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 51
1998 55 1 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 63
1999 56 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2000 79 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 94
2001 74 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2002 101 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2003 101 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2004 98 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2005 79 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2006 60 0 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2007 64 0 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2008 67 0 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2009 69 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 79
2010 76 0 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 91
2011 96 1 0 11 1 0 1 0 110
2012 94 0 0 14 1 0 0 0 109
2013 98 0 0 20 3 0 2 0 123
2014 87 0 0 22 1 0 6 0 116
2015 91 1 1 28 0 0 3 0 124
2016 80 1 0 24 0 0 3 0 108
2017 91 0 0 29 0 0 2 0 122
2018 89 2 0 19 0 0 2 0 112
2019 82 0 1 9 0 0 3 0 95
2020 83 0 1 14 0 0 4 0 102
2021 69 0 1 12 0 0 2 0 84
2022 68 0 2 14 0 0 0 0 84
2023 79 0 1 15 0 0 2 0 97
2024 85 0 0 15 0 0 2 0 102

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Palo Pinto Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 46 n/a n/a n/a
1990 46 5.0 9.2 n/a
1991 52 5.3 9.8 n/a
1992 55 5.0 11.0 54.5
1993 53 5.0 10.6 58.5
1994 52 7.0 7.4 61.5
1995 43 7.0 6.1 55.8
1996 43 7.0 6.1 55.8
1997 51 8.0 6.4 43.1
1998 63 7.5 8.4 36.5
1999 65 8.0 8.1 50.8
2000 94 11.0 8.5 45.7
2001 84 10.0 8.4 45.2
2002 116 12.0 9.7 50
2003 116 12.0 9.7 50
2004 115 10.5 11.0 53
2005 98 10.3 9.5 60.2
2006 79 11.3 7.0 57
2007 81 11.0 7.4 58
2008 78 11.4 6.8 51.3
2009 79 11.0 7.2 41.8
2010 91 10.0 9.1 64.8
2011 110 10.0 11.0 60
2012 109 10.0 10.9 51.4
2013 123 10.0 12.3 52
2014 116 10.0 11.6 54.3
2015 124 10.0 12.4 54.8
2016 108 11.0 9.8 62
2017 122 11.0 11.0 60.7
2018 112 10.7 10.3 66.1
2019 95 9.7 9.7 65.3
2020 102 10.8 9.4 58.8
2021 84 10.7 7.8 65.5
2022 84 10.7 7.8 50
2023 97 10.0 9.7 53.6
2024 102 10.0 10.2 51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Palo Pinto Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 46 n/a n/a n/a
1990 46 5.0 9.2 n/a
1991 52 5.3 9.8 n/a
1992 55 5.0 11.0 54.5
1993 53 5.0 10.6 58.5
1994 52 7.0 7.4 61.5
1995 43 7.0 6.1 55.8
1996 43 7.0 6.1 55.8
1997 51 8.0 6.4 43.1
1998 63 7.5 8.4 36.5
1999 65 8.0 8.1 50.8
2000 94 11.0 8.5 45.7
2001 84 10.0 8.4 45.2
2002 116 12.0 9.7 50
2003 116 12.0 9.7 50
2004 115 10.5 11.0 53
2005 98 10.3 9.5 60.2
2006 79 11.3 7.0 57
2007 81 11.0 7.4 58
2008 78 11.4 6.8 51.3
2009 79 11.0 7.2 41.8
2010 91 10.0 9.1 64.8
2011 110 10.0 11.0 60
2012 109 10.0 10.9 51.4
2013 123 10.0 12.3 52
2014 116 10.0 11.6 54.3
2015 124 10.0 12.4 54.8
2016 108 11.0 9.8 62
2017 122 11.0 11.0 60.7
2018 112 10.7 10.3 66.1
2019 95 9.7 9.7 65.3
2020 102 10.8 9.4 58.8
2021 84 10.7 7.8 65.5
2022 84 10.7 7.8 50
2023 97 10.0 9.7 53.6
2024 102 10.0 10.2 51

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Palo Pinto Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,600 (11.3%) $12,529 (88.7%) $14,128
2020 $1,668 (12.7%) $11,460 (87.3%) $13,128
2021 $2,105 (12.2%) $15,090 (87.8%) $17,195

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Palo Pinto Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 477th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 248th of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Palo Pinto Elementary)67100
 33%
   3rd Grade Reading (Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd))67100
 33%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Palo Pinto Elementary)53100
 47%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd))53100
 47%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Palo Pinto Elementary)6789
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd))6789
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Palo Pinto Elementary)73100
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd))73100
 27%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Palo Pinto Elementary)10090
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd))10090
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Palo Pinto Elementary)7180
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd))7180
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Palo Pinto Elementary)10050
 50%
   5th Grade Science (Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd))10050
 50%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Palo Pinto Elementary)6063
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd))6063
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Palo Pinto Elementary)5063
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd))5063
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students9597
 2.1%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic915
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White8279
 3.7%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.3%53.6%
 11.7%

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Yes. Palo Pinto Elementary ranks in the top 5.3% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 102 students attended Palo Pinto Elementary.

Students at Palo Pinto Elementary are 83% White, 15% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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