Placedo Elementary School serves 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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School Overview
Placedo Elementary School's student population of 210 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
210 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
The diversity score of Placedo Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
88%
54%
Black
1%
13%
White
10%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Placedo Elementary School?
210 students attend Placedo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Placedo Elementary School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Placedo Elementary School?
Placedo Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Placedo Elementary School offer ?
Placedo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Placedo Elementary School part of?
Placedo Elementary School is part of Bloomington Independent School District.
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