- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palestine, TX
Northside Pri
Federal NCES profile for Northside Pri, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483405003787
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northside Pri earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 75.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Northside Pri has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Pri ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
District: Palestine Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483405003787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Northside Pri shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 483405003787 · Palestine, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 13.8:1 · 75.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Palestine H S (1,003 students)
Northside Pri shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Northside Pri in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palestine H S
Palestine H S
1,003 students
- Story Int
Story Int
670 students
- Palestine J H
Palestine J H
456 students
- Southside El
Southside El
442 students
- This school 400
Northside Pri
400 students
- Washington Ear 215
Washington Early Childhood Center
215 students
What this shows Northside Pri reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northside Pri compares
Northside Pri is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.3% | ▲ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in Texas - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.5%
White 25.3%
African American 23.8%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Northside Pri is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palestine Isd reports $14,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northside Pri Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Story Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palestine J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northside Pri's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northside Pri
How many students attend Northside Pri?
Northside Pri has 400 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palestine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northside Pri?
The student-teacher ratio at Northside Pri is 13.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northside Pri?
75.3% of students at Northside Pri are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northside Pri?
The largest demographic group at Northside Pri is Hispanic or Latino at 42.5% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northside Pri?
Northside Pri has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Northside Pri rank among elementary schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Northside Pri ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Palestine, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Palestine on the city page.
What other schools are in Palestine Isd?
Besides Northside Pri, Palestine Isd also operates Palestine H S (1,003 students), Story Int (670 students), and Palestine J H (456 students). See the Palestine Isd district page for the complete list.