- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palmer, TX
Palmer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Palmer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483411006595
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Palmer Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Palmer · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 44.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Palmer Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Palmer, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Palmer Middle held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 483411006595 · Palmer, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 15.1:1 · 44.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmer El (525 students)
Palmer Middle held near 424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.8 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Palmer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmer El
Palmer El
525 students
- This school
Palmer Middle
423 students
- Palmer H S
Palmer H S
403 students
What this shows Palmer Middle reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How Palmer Middle compares
Palmer Middle 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.8% | ▼ 28% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Texas - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 423 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.7%
Hispanic or Latino 46.3%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Palmer Middle 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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Palmer H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Palmer Middle'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 elementary 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about Palmer Middle
How many students attend Palmer Middle?
Palmer Middle has 423 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palmer, TX. CCD year-over-year: 433 (2022-23) → 424 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Palmer Middle is 15.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Palmer Middle?
44.8% of students at Palmer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Palmer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Palmer Middle is White at 48.7% of enrollment, in Palmer, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Palmer Middle?
Palmer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Palmer?
By Resource Investment Index, Palmer Middle ranks #1 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 Middle, Palmer Isd also operates Palmer El (525 students) and Palmer H S (403 students). See the Palmer Isd district page for the complete list.