- Enrollment
- 655
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palacios, TX
Palacios J H
Federal NCES profile for Palacios J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483402003783
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palacios J H earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Palacios · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Palacios J H has class sizes smaller than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palacios J H ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Palacios, TX.
School address
NCES CCD campus card
293 on latest CCD 483402003783 · Palacios, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 12.2:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Palacios H S (655 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 4 public schools in Palacios. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Palacios J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palacios H S
Palacios H S
655 students
- Central El
Central El
610 students
- This school
Palacios J H
293 students
- East Side Int
East Side Int
275 students
What this shows Palacios J H reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palacios J H compares
Palacios J H vs Texas and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 13% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 25% in Texas - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.3%
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 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palacios H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Side Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palacios J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palacios J H
How many students attend Palacios J H?
Palacios J H has 293 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palacios, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palacios J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Palacios J H is 12.2:1, which is 17% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 22% 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 Palacios J H?
70.0% of students at Palacios J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palacios J H?
Palacios J H has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 J H rank among public schools in Palacios?
By Resource Investment Index, Palacios J H ranks #2 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 J H, Palacios Isd also operates Palacios H S (655 students), Central El (610 students), and East Side Int (275 students). See the Palacios Isd district page for the complete list.