Enrollment
400
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.3%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northside Pri compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northside Pri
Northside Pri is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Palestine, Texas, enrolling 400 students.
At 13.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 400 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,612 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #1,119.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Palestine Isd also operates Palestine H S (1,003 students) and Story Int (670 students) alongside Northside Pri.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Northside Pri compares
Northside Pri on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,744
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palestine Isd, which includes Northside Pri.
$12,744
Per student
-7%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 46.8%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Northside Pri a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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