Geraldine Palmer Elementary

Summary:

Geraldine Palmer Elementary is a public elementary school in Pharr, Texas, serving 644 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District, which is ranked 460 out of 968 districts in the state.

Geraldine Palmer Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, dropping from 818 out of 4,479 Texas elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 2,121 out of 4,675 in 2023-2024. Its performance, as measured by SchoolDigger stars, has also declined from 4 stars in 2017-2018 to 3 stars in the current school year. The school performs better in some student subgroups, such as male and Hispanic students, compared to others like female students and English Language Learners. While the school's 5th-grade reading and mathematics scores are higher than the district and state averages, its overall STAAR test scores, particularly in reading and mathematics, are generally lower than the district and state averages.

Geraldine Palmer Elementary has a very high percentage of students (over 88%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. When compared to nearby schools, such as Fields Elementary, Edith & Ethel Carman Elementary, and Cesar Chavez Elementary, Geraldine Palmer Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below its peers, suggesting the need for a more comprehensive analysis of the factors contributing to the school's performance relative to its neighbors.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1200 W Hall Acres Rd
       Pharr, TX  78577-5543


(956) 354-2860

District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2121st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,269 Help


Students who attend Geraldine Palmer Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kennedy Middle
High:    Psja Southwest Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  644

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.7%
White:
1.9%
Asian:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.2% Help


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Compare Details Geraldine Palmer Elementary ranks better than 54.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 13th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.7%), White (1.9%), Asian (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Geraldine Palmer Elementary is 17.8. 18 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Geraldine Palmer Elementary is $11,269. 19 elementary schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Geraldine Palmer Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd) 460th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Geraldine Palmer Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Geraldine Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 30.54 2850th 3465 17.7%
2005 37.87 2561st 3475 26.3%
2006 33.89 2713th 3476 22.0%
2007 51.92 2117th 3724 43.2%
2008 58.70 1734th 3768 54.0%
2009 60.40 1685th 3884 56.6%
2010 28.72 3319th 3937 15.7%
2011 45.15 2681st 4095 34.5%
2012 61.87 1600th 4206 62.0%
2013 61.33 1653rd 4221 60.8%
2014 51.53 2228th 4260 47.7%
2015 43.32 2681st 4320 37.9%
2016 54.03 2108th 4286 50.8%
2017 56.24 1655th 4329 61.8%
2018 69.10 1072nd 4359 75.4%
2019 76.72 818th 4479 81.7%
2021 27.60 3336th 4578 27.1%
2022 54.23 1917th 4581 58.2%
2023 56.85 1765th 4647 62.0%
2024 50.60 2121st 4675 54.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Geraldine Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.51 185th 3226 94.3%
2019 83.75 224th 3333 93.3%
2021 39.71 2095th 3446 39.2%
2022 55.44 1340th 3487 61.6%
2023 58.17 1251st 3556 64.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Geraldine Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.77 2405th 3558 32.4%
2019 56.25 1093rd 3684 70.3%
2021 49.45 1457th 3799 61.6%
2022 45.44 1873rd 3952 52.6%
2023 51.60 1548th 4086 62.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Geraldine Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.81 310th 4264 92.7%
2019 85.98 239th 4309 94.5%
2021 34.83 3063rd 4451 31.2%
2022 66.18 1103rd 4477 75.4%
2023 67.51 1048th 4521 76.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Geraldine Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.11 740th 4306 82.8%
2019 73.12 883rd 4348 79.7%
2021 29.55 3221st 4499 28.4%
2022 53.94 1909th 4561 58.1%
2023 41.38 2707th 4588 41.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Geraldine Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 256th 3106 91.8%
2019 81.70 1st 3184 100.0%
2023 71.21 709th 2980 76.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Geraldine Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.28 145th 4240 96.6%
2019 93.12 98th 4295 97.7%
2021 46.21 2102nd 4331 51.5%
2022 76.44 556th 4461 87.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Geraldine Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.84 1747th 4319 59.6%
2019 75.18 809th 4357 81.4%
2021 27.93 3326th 4498 26.1%
2022 52.92 2006th 4563 56.0%
2023 68.41 1193rd 4585 74.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Geraldine Palmer Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.78 630th 4168 84.9%
2019 83.00 369th 4188 91.2%
2021 33.36 3020th 4329 30.2%
2022 61.10 1390th 4376 68.2%
2023 63.55 1279th 4401 70.9%
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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 Geraldine Palmer Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 11 0 0 462 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1990 9 0 0 455 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1991 8 0 0 463 0 n/a n/a -89 382
1992 14 0 0 477 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1993 11 0 0 492 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 15 0 0 484 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 6 1 0 420 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1996 6 1 0 420 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1997 6 1 0 428 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1998 9 3 0 453 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1999 4 1 0 483 0 n/a n/a 0 488
2000 6 1 1 520 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 4 1 0 590 0 n/a n/a 0 595
2002 1 0 2 513 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2003 1 0 2 513 0 n/a n/a 0 516
2004 3 0 1 560 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2005 5 1 1 581 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 7 1 0 698 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2007 10 2 0 695 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2008 6 2 0 567 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2009 8 3 0 612 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2010 7 2 1 601 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2011 5 3 2 627 0 0 0 0 637
2012 9 4 1 596 0 0 0 0 610
2013 9 2 0 542 0 0 0 0 553
2014 6 2 0 489 0 0 0 0 497
2015 8 4 3 586 0 0 0 0 601
2016 9 2 2 642 0 0 0 0 655
2017 9 2 2 636 0 0 0 0 649
2018 6 2 0 665 0 0 0 0 673
2019 9 1 1 691 0 0 0 0 702
2020 6 0 0 705 0 0 0 0 711
2021 10 0 1 685 0 0 0 0 696
2022 9 0 2 577 0 0 0 0 588
2023 12 1 2 629 0 0 0 0 644

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 Geraldine Palmer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 473 n/a n/a n/a
1990 464 26.0 17.8 n/a
1991 382 26.2 14.5 n/a
1992 491 26.1 18.8 66.2
1993 503 27.0 18.6 79.9
1994 499 24.0 20.8 75.4
1995 427 27.9 15.3 64.4
1996 427 27.9 15.3 64.4
1997 435 29.1 14.9 46
1998 465 28.3 16.4 33.8
1999 488 31.5 15.5 27
2000 528 30.5 17.3 15.5
2001 595 33.5 17.8 7.9
2002 516 35.0 14.7 0
2003 516 35.0 14.7 0
2004 564 30.0 18.8 0.2
2005 588 36.4 16.2 0.3
2006 706 41.5 17.0 0
2007 707 41.2 17.2 0
2008 575 35.6 16.2 0
2009 623 35.0 17.8 0
2010 611 38.0 16.0 0
2011 637 34.7 18.3 0
2012 610 34.6 17.6 0
2013 553 33.0 16.7 78.7
2014 497 31.0 16.0 81.5
2015 601 37.0 16.2 86.5
2016 655 37.0 17.7 85.2
2017 649 38.2 16.9 88
2018 673 40.6 16.5 88.4
2019 702 37.8 18.5 89.9
2020 711 40.1 17.6 88.9
2021 696 39.1 17.7 88.1
2022 588 35.0 16.8 89.5
2023 644 36.0 17.8 88.2

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 Geraldine Palmer Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 473 n/a n/a n/a
1990 464 26.0 17.8 n/a
1991 382 26.2 14.5 n/a
1992 491 26.1 18.8 66.2
1993 503 27.0 18.6 79.9
1994 499 24.0 20.8 75.4
1995 427 27.9 15.3 64.4
1996 427 27.9 15.3 64.4
1997 435 29.1 14.9 46
1998 465 28.3 16.4 33.8
1999 488 31.5 15.5 27
2000 528 30.5 17.3 15.5
2001 595 33.5 17.8 7.9
2002 516 35.0 14.7 0
2003 516 35.0 14.7 0
2004 564 30.0 18.8 0.2
2005 588 36.4 16.2 0.3
2006 706 41.5 17.0 0
2007 707 41.2 17.2 0
2008 575 35.6 16.2 0
2009 623 35.0 17.8 0
2010 611 38.0 16.0 0
2011 637 34.7 18.3 0
2012 610 34.6 17.6 0
2013 553 33.0 16.7 78.7
2014 497 31.0 16.0 81.5
2015 601 37.0 16.2 86.5
2016 655 37.0 17.7 85.2
2017 649 38.2 16.9 88
2018 673 40.6 16.5 88.4
2019 702 37.8 18.5 89.9
2020 711 40.1 17.6 88.9
2021 696 39.1 17.7 88.1
2022 588 35.0 16.8 89.5
2023 644 36.0 17.8 88.2

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 Geraldine Palmer Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,337 (13.3%) $8,687 (86.7%) $10,024
2020 $1,166 (11.7%) $8,834 (88.3%) $10,000
2021 $2,626 (23.3%) $8,643 (76.7%) $11,269

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Geraldine Palmer Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 818th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1765th of 4647 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Geraldine Palmer Elementary)6051
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4446
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Geraldine Palmer Elementary)6540
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5540
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Geraldine Palmer Elementary)7530
 45%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4525
 20%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Geraldine Palmer Elementary)5039
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Geraldine Palmer Elementary)4835
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4849
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Geraldine Palmer Elementary)6468
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))4855
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Geraldine Palmer Elementary)7163
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))6149
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Geraldine Palmer Elementary)6141
 20%
   5th Grade Science (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5534
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Geraldine Palmer Elementary)5050
   5th Grade Reading (Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District (Isd))5940
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students702644
 8.3%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic691629
 9%
Pacific Islander00
White912
 33.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.9%88.2%
 1.7%


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Students at Geraldine Palmer Elementary are 98% Hispanic, 2% White.

Students who attend Geraldine Palmer Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kennedy Middle
High : Psja Southwest Early College High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 644 students attended Geraldine Palmer Elementary.

Geraldine Palmer Elementary ranks 2121st of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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