Palmer-Laakso El
San Benito, TX · Los Fresnos CISD · Grades PK-5
882nd of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 80%· Stable
Palmer-Laakso El ranking
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.
Palmer-Laakso El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 267 students tested
Palmer-Laakso El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 606 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92.9% | 95.9% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| White | 6.6% | 3.5% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Palmer-Laakso El
Typical home value $168K in zip 78586 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Palmer-Laakso El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Lopez-Riggins ElLos Fresnos CISD · 3 mi away963rd of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 58% - 7Laureles ElLos Fresnos CISD · 3 mi away1,457th of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 50% - 7Los Fresnos ElLos Fresnos CISD · 3.4 mi away1,410th of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 52% - 8Dora Romero ElLos Fresnos CISD · 5.8 mi away910th of 4,406
ELA 66% · Math 60% - 10Rancho Verde ElLos Fresnos CISD · 6.6 mi away389th of 4,406
ELA 75% · Math 72% - 4Las Yescas ElLos Fresnos CISD · 7.4 mi away2,773rd of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 38% - 8Villareal ElLos Fresnos CISD · 7.5 mi away1,210th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 53% - 9Olmito ElLos Fresnos CISD · 8.1 mi away475th of 4,406
ELA 75% · Math 68%
Frequently asked questions
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.