A−
Palmer Independent School District
Public school districtGrades PK–12
Serves Palmer.
Students
1,352
Schools
4
Spent per student
$12,665
TX $12,815
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
52%
Debt
$15.2M
fiscal 2024
What stands out about Palmer Independent School District
- School Grade A−: better than 75% of Texas districts
- Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
- Graduation rate (4-year) 7 pts above the state
- 16 students per teacher
- Debt of $15.2M, about $11,206 per student
Where would my kid go?
The school path for Palmer.
Test scores vs. TX
2020–21Math proficiency48%
State average 36.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)97%
State average 90.2%
Where the money goes
fiscal 2024$12,665 per student · 1% below TX
Spending
Classroom instruction 55%Support & administration 41%Other 4%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 31%State 64%Federal 6%
U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.
Enrollment over time
1,338’23
1,352’24
About steady.
Students
White 48%Hispanic 47%Two or more races 3%Black 1%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
Schools in the district
4 public schools.
Nearby districts
Compare spending and schools next door.
District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.