- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pharr, TX
Geraldine Palmer El
Federal NCES profile for Geraldine Palmer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483486003917
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geraldine Palmer El earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #18 of 25
- schools in Pharr · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Geraldine Palmer El has class sizes larger than 87% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geraldine Palmer El ranks #18 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX.
School address
District: Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483486003917 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Geraldine Palmer El grew from 644 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 483486003917 · Pharr, TX Other · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 18.3:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Psja Early College H S (2,300 students)
Geraldine Palmer El grew from 644 students in 2022-23 to 677 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 36.0 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Geraldine Palmer El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Psja Early Col
Psja Early College H S
2,300 students
- Psja North Ear
Psja North Early College H S
2,166 students
- Psja Memorial
Psja Memorial Early College H S
1,997 students
- Psja Southwest
Psja Southwest Early College H S
1,588 students
- Lyndon B Johns
Lyndon B Johnson Middle
1,006 students
- This school 657
Geraldine Palmer El
657 students
What this shows Geraldine Palmer El reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geraldine Palmer El compares
Geraldine Palmer El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Texas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,411
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.8%
White 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Geraldine Palmer El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd reports $14,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Geraldine Palmer El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psja Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Psja North Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Psja Memorial Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Psja Southwest Early College H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyndon B Johnson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geraldine Palmer El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,588
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 1,006
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geraldine Palmer El
How many students attend Geraldine Palmer El?
Geraldine Palmer El has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pharr, TX. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 677 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geraldine Palmer El?
The student-teacher ratio at Geraldine Palmer El is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Geraldine Palmer El?
88.2% of students at Geraldine Palmer El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geraldine Palmer El?
The largest demographic group at Geraldine Palmer El is Hispanic or Latino at 96.8% of enrollment, in Pharr, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geraldine Palmer El?
Geraldine Palmer El has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Geraldine Palmer El rank among schools in Pharr?
By Resource Investment Index, Geraldine Palmer El ranks #18 of 25 schools in Pharr, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pharr on the city page.
What other schools are in Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd?
Besides Geraldine Palmer El, Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd also operates Psja Early College H S (2,300 students), Psja North Early College H S (2,166 students), and Psja Memorial Early College H S (1,997 students). See the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Isd district page for the complete list.