PALACIOS EL

PALACIOS ISD
2949 SH 35 BUSINESS W
PALACIOS, TX 77465
610 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Central Elementary School is a public primary school located in Palacios, Texas, serving as a key component of the Palacios Independent School District. Situated at 1001 5th Street, the school provides educational services to the local community, focusing on foundational learning for elementary-aged students. As part of a small coastal district, the school emphasizes a supportive environment aimed at fostering academic growth and social development in its students.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Palacios Independent School District, which strives to prepare students for future success through a structured curriculum and community engagement. Families and community members can access resources, school calendars, and contact information through the district’s official website at http://www.palaciosisd.org. The school serves as a central hub for early childhood and elementary education within the town of Palacios, reflecting the district’s commitment to local educational excellence.
610
Total Students
42.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    453 (74.3%)
  • White
    124 (20.3%)
  • Asian
    18 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.0%)
  • Black
    2 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: PALACIOS ISD
Phone: (361)972-2911
Website: http://www.palaciosisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 610
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 42.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 464
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 94
Kindergarten 86
Grade 1 96
Grade 2 81
Grade 3 103
Grade 4 71
Grade 5 79
Gender Ratio