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Palo Pinto Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-6

142^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Palo Pinto Elementary is a small, rural PK-6 school in Palo Pinto, TX, serving just 94 students within the Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd) and has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2025-2026 school year.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, ranking in the 97th percentile statewide—far above nearby Millsap Elementary (51st percentile) and Santo Elementary (85th percentile). Test scores are consistently double or triple the state average; for example, 5th-grade science proficiency is 86%, compared to just 30% statewide. The school’s success is supported by a very low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.4:1 and high per-pupil spending of $17,195, which is 77% more than both Millsap and Santo. This resource-rich environment allows for personalized instruction and strong student-teacher relationships, creating a "small school, big results" model.

Perhaps most impressive is the school’s remarkable decade-long transformation, climbing from the 60th percentile in 2015-2016 to its current elite status. Palo Pinto Elementary also excels in closing achievement gaps, ranking in the 100th percentile for both female students and low socio-economic status students. This means the school is delivering top-tier results for all its students, making it a standout choice for families seeking a high-quality, equitable education in a close-knit community.

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,178

Per pupil spending ?

44.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

821 Oak St
Palo Pinto, TX 76484-0280

(940) 659-2745

District: Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd)

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.9%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 60th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (84% vs 49% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Texas elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 37 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school84%

District avg84%

Texas avg49%

142^nd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▲ up 37 pts since 2016

From top 40% (2016) to top 3% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 951Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	95.7	142 of 4627	96.9%	★★★★★
2025	94.4	208 of 4651	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	93.2	248 of 4710	94.7%	★★★★★
2023	93.4	248 of 4647	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	92.2	275 of 4581	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	81.4	693 of 4578	84.9%	★★★★☆
2019	86.0	477 of 4479	89.4%	★★★★☆
2018	71.3	972 of 4359	77.7%	★★★★☆
2017	60.2	1469 of 4329	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.7	1735 of 4286	59.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.6	1447 of 4320	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	61.8	1653 of 4260	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	61.5	1635 of 4221	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	85.2	430 of 4206	89.8%	★★★★☆
2011	66.0	1435 of 4095	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2010	82.7	303 of 3937	92.3%	★★★★★
2009	79.9	504 of 3884	87.0%	★★★★☆
2008	56.8	1842 of 3768	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2007	67.6	1223 of 3724	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	79.0	470 of 3476	86.5%	★★★★☆
2005	73.4	790 of 3475	77.3%	★★★★☆
2004	83.6	229 of 3465	93.4%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	98.7	17 of 4575	99.6%	★★★★★
2025	97.9	25 of 3744	99.3%	★★★★★
2024	86.1	460 of 4658	90.1%	★★★★★
2023	92.2	241 of 4588	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	94.0	161 of 4561	96.5%	★★★★★
2021	75.0	864 of 4499	80.8%	★★★★☆
2019	75.3	796 of 4348	81.7%	★★★★☆
2018	92.6	228 of 4306	94.7%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	92.3	125 of 4520	97.2%	★★★★★
2025	99.5	9 of 3705	99.8%	★★★★★
2021	78.3	497 of 4451	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	90.0	156 of 4309	96.4%	★★★★★
2018	78.2	491 of 4264	88.5%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	84.3	552 of 4582	88.0%	★★★★☆
2025	68.9	950 of 3739	74.6%	★★★★☆
2024	95.9	128 of 4647	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	72.7	978 of 4498	78.3%	★★★★☆
2019	82.9	555 of 4357	87.3%	★★★★☆
2018	64.5	1242 of 4319	71.2%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	87.5	164 of 3006	94.5%	★★★★★
2025	84.2	237 of 2612	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	86.9	187 of 3108	94.0%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	91 of 3106	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	85.0	242 of 3082	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	66.1	874 of 3082	71.6%	★★★★☆
2019	72.5	680 of 3142	78.4%	★★★★☆
2018	56.2	1300 of 3127	58.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)100th percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)97th percentile~ school

White (2026)95th percentile~ school

Male (2026)88th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading94%+40 vs state

Mathematics74%+30 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	Total
Palo Pinto Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	821 Oak St	Palo Pinto	76484	Palo Pinto County	Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 659-2745	94	10	9.4	44.7%	76 (80.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	95.7	142^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	96.9%		94.4	208^th of 4651 public elementary schools	95.5%	66	93.3	100.0	92.9	85.7	60.0	81.8	76.9	87.5	$13,178
Santo Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	406 Fm Rd 2201	Santo	76472	Palo Pinto County	Santo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 769-3215	280	20	13.9	38.9%	221 (78.9%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (18.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.8%)	82.2	691^st of 4627 public elementary schools	85.1%		84.3	598^th of 4651 public elementary schools	87.1%	93	72.7	63.9	60.4		72.7	69.4	64.6		$7,031
Millsap Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Wilson Bend Rd	Millsap	76066	Parker County	Millsap Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(940) 274-2680	531	31	17.0	45.4%	398 (75.0%)	2 (0.4%)	98 (18.5%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.3%)	46.9	2281^st of 4627 public elementary schools	50.7%		42.9	2580^th of 4651 public elementary schools	44.5%	299	52.0	44.1	51.2		68.8	38.6	37.8		$7,604

Frequently Asked Questions about Palo Pinto Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Palo Pinto Elementary?

Students at Palo Pinto Elementary are 81% White, 16% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Palo Pinto Elementary a good school?

Yes! Palo Pinto Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 142^nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools.

What district is Palo Pinto Elementary in?

Palo Pinto Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend Palo Pinto Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 94 students attended Palo Pinto Elementary.

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