- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palestine, TX
Palestine H S
Federal NCES profile for Palestine H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483405003788
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palestine H S earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 13
- public schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Palestine H S has class sizes smaller than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palestine H S ranks #3 of 13 public schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
District: Palestine Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483405003788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Palestine H S held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 84.4 → 79.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 483405003788 · Palestine, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,003 enr · 11.9:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Story Int (670 students)
Palestine H S held near 1,016 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 84.4 → 79.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Palestine H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Northside Pri 400
Northside Pri
400 students
- Washington Ear 215
Washington Early Childhood Center
215 students
What this shows Palestine H S reports 1,003 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palestine H S compares
Palestine H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,003 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,003
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 23% in Texas - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.6%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
229
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
White 27.4%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Palestine H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
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 Palestine H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Story Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palestine J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palestine H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,003 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palestine H S
How many students attend Palestine H S?
Palestine H S has 1,003 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palestine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 998 (2022-23) → 1,016 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palestine H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Palestine H S is 11.9:1, which is 19% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 24% 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 Palestine H S?
72.6% of students at Palestine H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palestine H S?
The largest demographic group at Palestine H S is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palestine H S?
Palestine H S has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Palestine H S rank among public schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Palestine H S ranks #3 of 13 public 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 public schools in Palestine on the city page.
What other schools are in Palestine Isd?
Besides Palestine H S, Palestine Isd also operates Story Int (670 students), Palestine J H (456 students), and Southside El (442 students). See the Palestine Isd district page for the complete list.