Palmer-Laakso El
San Benito, TX · Los Fresnos CISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, fringe
882nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 80%· Stable
30515 FARM RD 1847, San Benito, TX 78586
(956)254-5121NCES ID 482829007201Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Palmer-Laakso El 882nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 80% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 79th in 2019 to 80th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 267 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 606 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1996, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.0% | 95.9% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 5.1% | 3.5% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1996. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $168K in zip 78586 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Palmer-Laakso El
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ELA 66% ▼2 · Math 58% ▼1Compare - #1457Laureles ElLos Fresnos CISD · 3 mi away1,457th of 4,406
ELA 61% ▼7 · Math 50% ▼9Compare - #1410Los Fresnos ElLos Fresnos CISD · 3.4 mi away1,410th of 4,406
ELA 60% ▼8 · Math 52% ▼7Compare - #910Dora Romero ElLos Fresnos CISD · 5.8 mi away910th of 4,406
ELA 66% ▼2 · Math 60% ▲1Compare - #389Rancho Verde ElLos Fresnos CISD · 6.6 mi away389th of 4,406
ELA 75% ▲7 · Math 72% ▲13Compare - #2773Las Yescas ElLos Fresnos CISD · 7.4 mi away2,773rd of 4,406
ELA 49% ▼19 · Math 38% ▼21Compare - #1210Villareal ElLos Fresnos CISD · 7.5 mi away1,210th of 4,406
ELA 64% ▼4 · Math 53% ▼6Compare - #475Olmito ElLos Fresnos CISD · 8.1 mi away475th of 4,406
ELA 75% ▲7 · Math 68% ▲9Compare
What school district is Palmer-Laakso El in?
Palmer-Laakso El is part of the Los Fresnos CISD district in San Benito, Texas.
Is Palmer-Laakso El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palmer-Laakso El 882nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Palmer-Laakso El?
Hispanic 96%, White 4% (606 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palmer-Laakso El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78586 is $168K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.