How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Palestine H S | Southside El |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Palestine, TX | Palestine, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | 442 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.9:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.6% | 80.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Palestine H S | Southside El |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,744 | $12,744 |
| District | Palestine Isd | Palestine Isd |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Palestine H S | Southside El |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27.4% | 29.2% |
| African American | 20.9% | 21.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.7% | 41.0% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.0% | 6.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Palestine H S | Southside El |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 334.3:1 | 442:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.6% | 19.2% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 229 | 11 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.