Enrollment
403
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 483411003794
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Palmer · Resource Index
- 38
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Palmer H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Palmer H S
Palmer H S is a mid-sized high school in Palmer, Texas, enrolling 403 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 403 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 768 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #492.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Palmer Isd also operates Palmer El (525 students) and Palmer Middle (423 students) alongside Palmer H S.
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 Palmer H S compares
Palmer H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,552
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palmer Isd, which includes Palmer H S.
$11,552
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 54.9%
Federal 14.5%
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 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
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high 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 (~403 students)
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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.
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 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Palmer on the city page.
Is Palmer H S a good school?
Palmer H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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