Enrollment
456
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palestine J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palestine J H
Palestine J H is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Palestine, Texas, enrolling 456 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Palestine J H is leaner than roughly 90% of Texas schools and 33% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 74.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,828 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #616.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 456 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Discipline events run high: 142 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 456 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Palestine Isd also operates Palestine H S (1,003 students) and Story Int (670 students) alongside Palestine J H.
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 Palestine J H compares
Palestine J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palestine Isd, which includes Palestine J H.
$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 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
- 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
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~456 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Palestine J H a good school?
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. 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 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.
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