- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palestine, TX
Palestine J H
Federal NCES profile for Palestine J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 483405003784
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palestine J H earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Texas
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Palestine J H has class sizes smaller than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palestine J H ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
District: Palestine Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483405003784 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Palestine J H shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 483405003784 · Palestine, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 9.9:1 · 74.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Palestine H S (1,003 students)
Palestine J H shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Palestine J H 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
- This school
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 J H reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palestine J H compares
Palestine J H 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 10% in Texas - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 456 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
98
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
White 28.1%
African American 23.2%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Palestine J H 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 Palestine J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Story Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southside El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northside Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palestine J H'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
- 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 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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palestine J H
How many students attend Palestine J H?
Palestine J H has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palestine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palestine J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Palestine J H is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 37% 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 J H?
74.8% of students at Palestine J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palestine J H?
The largest demographic group at Palestine J H is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palestine J H?
Palestine J H has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Palestine J H ranks #7 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 J H, Palestine Isd also operates Palestine H S (1,003 students), Story Int (670 students), and Southside El (442 students). See the Palestine Isd district page for the complete list.