How do these schools compare?
| Metric | SOUTHSIDE EL | WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| Location | PALESTINE, TX | PALESTINE, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 442 | 215 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 14.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.8% | 86.4% |
| 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 | SOUTHSIDE EL | WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,250 | $15,250 |
| District | PALESTINE ISD | PALESTINE ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | SOUTHSIDE EL | WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.2% | 15.3% |
| African American | 21.9% | 37.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.0% | 39.1% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.3% | 6.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | SOUTHSIDE EL | WASHINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 442:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.2% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 11 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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.