Five Palms Elementary

Summary:

Five Palms Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 510 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the South San Antonio Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 906 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Five Palms Elementary faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 92.55% Hispanic and consistently low academic performance. The school ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with scores on STAAR tests well below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Five Palms also struggles to support its student subgroups, including female students, male students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and economically disadvantaged students. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented program is severely lacking, indicating a lack of resources and support for high-achieving students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Neil Armstrong Elementary and Frank Madla Elementary, both in the same district, Five Palms Elementary consistently underperforms on academic measures. These nearby schools, while still struggling, generally outperform Five Palms Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students at Five Palms (over 93% receive free or reduced-price lunch) and the low per-student spending (around $11,400) suggest that the school may lack the necessary funding and resources to adequately support its student population, particularly its vulnerable subgroups.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7138 Five Palms Dr
       San Antonio, TX  78242-1699


(210) 645-3850

District: South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4325th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,421 Help


Students who attend Five Palms Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Dwight Middle
High:    South San Antonio H S - West Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  470

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.9%
White:
4.3%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.5% Help


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Compare Details Five Palms Elementary ranks worse than 92.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 4th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.9%), White (4.3%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Five Palms Elementary is 17.1. 6 elementary schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Five Palms Elementary is $11,421. 4 elementary schools in the South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Five Palms Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Five Palms Elementary 4325th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Five Palms Elementary in the ranking list.)

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South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 906th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Five Palms Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Five Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 46.76 2181st 3465 37.1%
2005 44.63 2279th 3475 34.4%
2006 20.21 3156th 3476 9.2%
2007 7.67 3648th 3724 2.0%
2008 13.80 3578th 3768 5.0%
2009 3.87 3858th 3884 0.7%
2010 16.82 3694th 3937 6.2%
2011 11.79 3940th 4095 3.8%
2012 7.86 4126th 4206 1.9%
2013 8.13 4126th 4221 2.3%
2014 13.53 4024th 4260 5.5%
2015 12.48 4051st 4320 6.2%
2016 17.27 3852nd 4286 10.1%
2017 20.02 3778th 4329 12.7%
2018 19.42 3837th 4359 12.0%
2019 18.30 4008th 4479 10.5%
2021 9.33 4509th 4578 1.5%
2022 8.83 4460th 4581 2.6%
2023 19.57 4033rd 4647 13.2%
2024 14.17 4325th 4675 7.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Five Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.69 2229th 3226 30.9%
2019 38.19 2206th 3333 33.8%
2021 26.32 2892nd 3446 16.1%
2022 26.97 2902nd 3487 16.8%
2023 42.08 2120th 3556 40.4%
2024 22.64 3141st 3638 13.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Five Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.13 2228th 3558 37.4%
2019 26.46 3087th 3684 16.2%
2021 25.37 3159th 3799 16.8%
2022 28.26 3155th 3952 20.2%
2023 41.03 2220th 4086 45.7%
2024 36.32 2800th 4261 34.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Five Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.13 3432nd 4264 19.5%
2019 27.80 3587th 4309 16.8%
2021 11.47 4380th 4451 1.6%
2022 14.05 4268th 4477 4.7%
2023 27.18 3704th 4521 18.1%
2024 21.35 4060th 4560 11.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Five Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.67 3946th 4306 8.4%
2019 25.69 3582nd 4348 17.6%
2021 10.70 4414th 4499 1.9%
2022 9.47 4450th 4561 2.4%
2023 27.45 3575th 4588 22.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Five Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.54 2571st 3106 17.2%
2019 32.11 2633rd 3184 17.3%
2022 0.10 2956th 2958 0.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Five Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.23 3011th 4240 29.0%
2019 34.87 3049th 4295 29.0%
2021 20.64 4016th 4331 7.3%
2022 22.49 3949th 4461 11.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Five Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.18 3601st 4319 16.6%
2019 14.99 4083rd 4357 6.3%
2021 10.49 4414th 4498 1.9%
2022 10.93 4392nd 4563 3.7%
2023 14.11 4278th 4585 6.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Five Palms Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.40 3562nd 4168 14.5%
2019 24.22 3627th 4188 13.4%
2021 11.60 4269th 4329 1.4%
2022 10.26 4293rd 4376 1.9%
2023 24.09 3738th 4401 15.1%
2024 18.78 4022nd 4431 9.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

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.

Five Palms Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Five Palms Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 82 41 1 215 n/a n/a n/a 0 339
1989 65 40 3 233 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1990 75 25 0 237 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1991 72 31 1 279 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1992 72 32 0 269 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1993 68 36 1 285 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1994 57 48 2 287 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 67 35 1 326 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1996 67 35 1 326 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1997 56 37 0 274 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1998 52 37 0 318 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 50 34 0 327 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2000 36 32 0 312 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2001 36 35 0 350 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 26 19 1 341 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2003 26 19 1 341 0 n/a n/a 0 387
2004 25 15 0 370 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2005 22 19 0 354 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2006 11 19 0 363 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2007 19 35 1 379 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2008 25 26 1 443 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 18 21 0 390 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2010 12 36 0 374 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2011 8 16 0 384 0 0 4 0 412
2012 12 11 0 385 0 2 5 0 415
2013 11 15 0 366 0 0 2 0 394
2014 6 11 0 419 0 0 1 0 437
2015 6 13 1 358 1 0 3 0 382
2016 6 12 0 376 1 0 4 0 399
2017 6 11 2 356 3 0 4 0 382
2018 6 7 0 450 3 3 2 0 471
2019 7 7 0 473 0 0 3 0 490
2020 9 8 0 443 0 0 1 0 461
2021 8 10 1 406 0 0 1 0 426
2022 17 8 0 426 0 0 1 0 452
2023 26 6 0 472 0 3 3 0 510
2024 20 10 0 427 4 7 2 0 470

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 Five Palms Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 19.0 17.8 n/a
1989 341 n/a n/a n/a
1990 337 22.0 15.3 n/a
1991 383 22.3 17.1 n/a
1992 373 26.3 14.1 74.8
1993 390 27.0 14.4 87.9
1994 394 27.6 14.3 49.2
1995 429 27.1 15.8 81.1
1996 429 27.1 15.8 81.1
1997 367 25.9 14.2 79.3
1998 407 28.8 14.1 80.1
1999 411 29.4 14.0 90.3
2000 380 29.7 12.8 91.3
2001 421 30.8 13.7 89.8
2002 387 28.1 13.8 87.6
2003 387 28.1 13.8 87.6
2004 410 29.9 13.7 64.9
2005 395 30.2 13.1 45.6
2006 393 27.2 14.4 0.3
2007 434 28.1 15.4 1.2
2008 495 31.6 15.7 0
2009 429 26.7 16.0 0
2010 422 27.4 15.3 0
2011 412 27.2 15.1 0
2012 415 25.2 16.4 0
2013 394 22.1 17.7 96.4
2014 437 25.3 17.2 96.3
2015 382 24.0 15.9 95.5
2016 399 27.0 14.7 94.7
2017 382 25.9 14.7 90.3
2018 471 31.1 15.1 94.3
2019 490 29.8 16.4 92.9
2020 461 30.0 15.3 95
2021 426 31.1 13.6 95.8
2022 452 27.9 16.1 93.8
2023 510 28.3 17.9 93.3
2024 470 27.3 17.1 95.5

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 Five Palms Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 339 19.0 17.8 n/a
1989 341 n/a n/a n/a
1990 337 22.0 15.3 n/a
1991 383 22.3 17.1 n/a
1992 373 26.3 14.1 74.8
1993 390 27.0 14.4 87.9
1994 394 27.6 14.3 49.2
1995 429 27.1 15.8 81.1
1996 429 27.1 15.8 81.1
1997 367 25.9 14.2 79.3
1998 407 28.8 14.1 80.1
1999 411 29.4 14.0 90.3
2000 380 29.7 12.8 91.3
2001 421 30.8 13.7 89.8
2002 387 28.1 13.8 87.6
2003 387 28.1 13.8 87.6
2004 410 29.9 13.7 64.9
2005 395 30.2 13.1 45.6
2006 393 27.2 14.4 0.3
2007 434 28.1 15.4 1.2
2008 495 31.6 15.7 0
2009 429 26.7 16.0 0
2010 422 27.4 15.3 0
2011 412 27.2 15.1 0
2012 415 25.2 16.4 0
2013 394 22.1 17.7 96.4
2014 437 25.3 17.2 96.3
2015 382 24.0 15.9 95.5
2016 399 27.0 14.7 94.7
2017 382 25.9 14.7 90.3
2018 471 31.1 15.1 94.3
2019 490 29.8 16.4 92.9
2020 461 30.0 15.3 95
2021 426 31.1 13.6 95.8
2022 452 27.9 16.1 93.8
2023 510 28.3 17.9 93.3
2024 470 27.3 17.1 95.5

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 Five Palms Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,988 (20.0%) $7,972 (80.0%) $9,960
2020 $2,126 (19.6%) $8,702 (80.4%) $10,828
2021 $2,231 (19.5%) $9,190 (80.5%) $11,421

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Five Palms Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4008th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4033rd of 4647 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Five Palms Elementary)1520
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2223
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Five Palms Elementary)2111
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2618
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Five Palms Elementary)3118
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3517
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Five Palms Elementary)2013
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3716
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Five Palms Elementary)3115
 16%
   4th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2321
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Five Palms Elementary)4520
 25%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3123
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Five Palms Elementary)2512
 13%
   4th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2317
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Five Palms Elementary)3829
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))1823
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Five Palms Elementary)2447
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3135
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Five Palms Elementary)2950
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3427
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Five Palms Elementary)189
 9%
   5th Grade Science (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))239
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Five Palms Elementary)038
 38%
   5th Grade Reading (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))4026
 14%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Five Palms Elementary)033
 33%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))918
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students490510
 4.1%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic473472
 0.2%
Pacific Islander03
White726
 271.4%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.9%93.3%
 0.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Five Palms Elementary

Students at Five Palms Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 4% White, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Five Palms Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Dwight Middle
High : South San Antonio H S - West Campus

Five Palms Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.5% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended Five Palms Elementary.


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