- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Kintnersville, PA
Palisades Hs
Federal NCES profile for Palisades Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 421833001094
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palisades Hs earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Kintnersville · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Palisades Hs has class sizes smaller than 88% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palisades Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kintnersville, PA.
School address
District: Palisades Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421833001094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Palisades Hs held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 421833001094 · Kintnersville, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 10.6:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Palisades Ms (308 students)
Palisades Hs held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.2 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Palisades Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Palisades Hs
465 students
- Palisades Ms
Palisades Ms
308 students
- Durham-Nockami
Durham-Nockamixon El Sch
245 students
- Springfield El
Springfield El Sch
219 students
- Tinicum El Sch 135
Tinicum El Sch
135 students
What this shows Palisades Hs reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palisades Hs compares
Palisades Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 64% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 12% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.9%
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
$27,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.1, Palisades Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palisades Sd reports $27,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palisades Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palisades Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Durham-Nockamixon El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springfield El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tinicum El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palisades Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 135
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~465 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Palisades Hs
How many students attend Palisades Hs?
Palisades Hs has 465 students enrolled. It is a high school in Kintnersville, PA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palisades Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Palisades Hs is 10.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 32% 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 Palisades Hs?
20.8% of students at Palisades Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palisades Hs?
The largest demographic group at Palisades Hs is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Kintnersville, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palisades Hs?
Palisades Hs 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 Palisades Hs rank among public schools in Kintnersville?
By Resource Investment Index, Palisades Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Kintnersville, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palisades Sd?
Besides Palisades Hs, Palisades Sd also operates Palisades Ms (308 students), Durham-Nockamixon El Sch (245 students), and Springfield El Sch (219 students). See the Palisades Sd district page for the complete list.