Geraldine Palmer Elementary School

703 East Sam Houston, Pharr, TX 78577 | (956) 354-2860
  • Grades: PK-5
  • Student Enrollment: 611
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5 out of 5 | 2 Reviews
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 703 E Sam Houston, Pharr, TX 78577
  • Principal or Admin: Mrs Rosa Maria Rakay
  • Fax: (956) 702-5648
  • Website: www.psja.k12.tx.us
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 611
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.0
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.1
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 312 (51.1%)
  • Females: 299 (48.9%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Geraldine Palmer Elementary School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black20.3%
Asian10.2%
Hispanic60198.4%
White71.1%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Geraldine Palmer Elementary School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten7111.6%
Kindergarten8814.4%
1st Grade8814.4%
2nd Grade8714.2%
3rd Grade8914.6%
4th Grade9816.0%
5th Grade9014.7%
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
10.5
District:
10.3
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
34.2%
District:
37.8%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
26.3%
District:
21.4%
State:
20.3%
Percent of Teachers With 11-20 Years Experience
School:
18.4%
District:
18.9%
State:
24.4%
Percent of Teachers With Greater Than 20 Years Experience
School:
15.8%
District:
16.9%
State:
18.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$72,014
District:
$70,765
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$47,168
District:
$47,771
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$41,620
District:
$40,846
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$42,928
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$44,778
State:
$46,149
Teacher With 11-20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$50,485
State:
$50,153
Teacher With Greater Than 20 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$58,315
State:
$58,427
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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2 reviews for Geraldine Palmer Elementary School

  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on November 17, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • what books do u have for the book fair
  • Reviewed by Parent/Guardian on August 10, 2009
  • Rating: 5 (5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate
  • i think this is an exellent shool,my daughters and my grandkids go here and i couldn't be happier

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