- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palmer, TX
Palmer El
Federal NCES profile for Palmer El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483411003793
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Palmer · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmer El has class sizes larger than 70% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palmer, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Palmer El held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 483411003793 · Palmer, TX Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 15.9:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmer Middle (423 students)
Palmer El held near 526 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.1 → 27.9 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
- This school
Palmer El
525 students
- Palmer Middle
Palmer Middle
423 students
- Palmer H S
Palmer H S
403 students
What this shows Palmer El reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmer El compares
Palmer El 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Texas - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$11,969
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 525 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.8%
White 47.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Palmer El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palmer Isd reports $11,969 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmer H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmer El
How many students attend Palmer El?
Palmer El has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palmer, TX. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 526 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer El?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer El is 15.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmer El?
50.5% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 47.8% of enrollment, in Palmer, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmer El?
Palmer El 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 Palmer El rank among public schools in Palmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer El ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Palmer, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Palmer Isd?
Besides Palmer El, Palmer Isd also operates Palmer Middle (423 students) and Palmer H S (403 students). See the Palmer Isd district page for the complete list.