- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Palmer, TX
Palmer H S
Federal NCES profile for Palmer H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483411003794
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmer H S earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Palmer · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmer H S has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer H S ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Palmer, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Palmer H S held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 483411003794 · Palmer, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 14.4:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmer El (525 students)
Palmer H S held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Palmer H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmer El
Palmer El
525 students
- Palmer Middle
Palmer Middle
423 students
- This school
Palmer H S
403 students
What this shows Palmer H S reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmer H S compares
Palmer H S 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▼ 39% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$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 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 46.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Palmer H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmer H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmer H S
How many students attend Palmer H S?
Palmer H S has 403 students enrolled. It is a high school in Palmer, TX. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer H S is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Palmer H S?
37.6% of students at Palmer H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmer H S?
The largest demographic group at Palmer H S is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Palmer, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmer H S?
Palmer H S has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 H S rank among public schools in Palmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer H S ranks #2 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 H S, Palmer Isd also operates Palmer El (525 students) and Palmer Middle (423 students). See the Palmer Isd district page for the complete list.