- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palacios, TX
Palacios H S
Federal NCES profile for Palacios H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483402003782
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palacios H S earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Palacios · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Palacios H S has class sizes larger than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palacios H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Palacios, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+276 students YoY
Palacios H S grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+72.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+276 students YoY 483402003782 · Palacios, TX High · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 19.8:1 · 66.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Central El (610 students)
Palacios H S grew from 383 students in 2022-23 to 659 in 2023-24 (+72.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Palacios H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Palacios H S
655 students
- Central El
Central El
610 students
- Palacios J H
Palacios J H
293 students
- East Side Int
East Side Int
275 students
What this shows Palacios H S reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palacios H S compares
Palacios H S is a growing 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.8% | ▲ 8% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 92% in Texas - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,773
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 655 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%
White 22.3%
Asian 5.5%
African American 1.7%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Palacios H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palacios Isd reports $15,773 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palacios H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palacios J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Side Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palacios H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide high 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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palacios H S
How many students attend Palacios H S?
Palacios H S has 655 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palacios, TX. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 659 (2023-24), up 276.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palacios H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Palacios H S is 19.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palacios H S?
66.8% of students at Palacios H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palacios H S?
The largest demographic group at Palacios H S is Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment, in Palacios, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palacios H S?
Palacios H S has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Palacios H S rank among public schools in Palacios?
By Resource Investment Index, Palacios H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Palacios, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palacios Isd?
Besides Palacios H S, Palacios Isd also operates Central El (610 students), Palacios J H (293 students), and East Side Int (275 students). See the Palacios Isd district page for the complete list.