- Enrollment
- 3,114
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Missouri City, TX
Palmer El
Federal NCES profile for Palmer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481965006106
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmer El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 14
- schools in Missouri City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmer El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer El ranks #7 of 14 schools in Missouri City, TX.
School address
District: Fort Bend Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481965006106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
Palmer El grew from 744 students in 2022-23 to 819 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+75 students YoY 481965006106 · Missouri City, TX Other · MID · TRAD
802 enr · 17.4:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: William B Travis H S (3,114 students)
Palmer El grew from 744 students in 2022-23 to 819 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE added 46.1 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Palmer El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William B Trav
William B Travis H S
3,114 students
- Lawrence E Elk
Lawrence E Elkins H S
2,848 students
- Ridge Point H
Ridge Point H S
2,816 students
- Stephen F Aust
Stephen F Austin H S
2,655 students
- Clements H S
Clements H S
2,641 students
- This school 802
Palmer El
802 students
What this shows Palmer El reports 802 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmer El compares
Palmer El is a growing 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$10,520
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 802 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 50.9%
Asian 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
White 8.4%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Palmer El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Bend Isd reports $10,520 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Palmer El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William B Travis H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lawrence E Elkins H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridge Point H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen F Austin H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clements H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmer El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,848
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,816
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,655
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,641
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~802 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmer El
How many students attend Palmer El?
Palmer El has 802 students enrolled. It is a public school in Missouri City, TX. CCD year-over-year: 744 (2022-23) → 819 (2023-24), up 75.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer El?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmer El?
45.3% of students at Palmer El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmer El?
The largest demographic group at Palmer El is African American at 50.9% of enrollment, in Missouri City, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmer El?
Palmer El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Palmer El rank among schools in Missouri City?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer El ranks #7 of 14 schools in Missouri City, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Missouri City on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Bend Isd?
Besides Palmer El, Fort Bend Isd also operates William B Travis H S (3,114 students), Lawrence E Elkins H S (2,848 students), and Ridge Point H S (2,816 students). See the Fort Bend Isd district page for the complete list.