How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Palestine ISD | Westwood ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palestine, Texas | Palestine, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 3,297 | 1,414 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.2:1 | 12.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Palestine ISD | Westwood ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,146 | $12,562 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.0% | 16.2% |
| State Revenue | 46.8% | 52.4% |
| Local Revenue | 36.2% | 31.4% |
Palestine ISD
Federal State Local
Westwood ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Palestine ISD | Westwood ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.2% | 47.1% |
| African American | 25.3% | 21.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.7% | 25.3% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 78.0% | 79.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Palestine ISD | Westwood ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 489:1 | 333:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.3% | 17.1% |
School Types
Palestine ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
Westwood ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.