PALM EL

PALM EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the AUSTIN ISD school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 449 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, PALM EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

**PALM ELementary School**, located at 7601 Dixie Drive in Austin, Texas, is a public school serving students in the Austin Independent School District (AISD). Situated in the Dove Springs community of Southeast Austin, the school serves a predominantly Hispanic and economically diverse student population. PALM ELementary is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive learning environment that focuses on foundational academics, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school operates as a neighborhood campus that emphasizes strong relationships between educators, students, and local families. As part of the AISD system, PALM ELementary offers a variety of academic programs and support services designed to meet the unique needs of its student body, often focusing on bilingual education and literacy initiatives. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, striving to prepare its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact PALM EL at (512) 414-2545 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7601 DIXIE DR
AUSTIN, TX 78744-7140
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PALM EL is a public Title I school in AUSTIN, TX with about 449 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
AUSTIN ISD
Total Students:
449
Teachers:
31.38
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 449 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PALM EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 87% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
86.9%
Black or African American
5.3%
White
3.6%
Asian
2.0%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.