- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carthage, TX
Panola Early College H S
Federal NCES profile for Panola Early College H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480021312565Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panola Early College H S earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Carthage · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 27.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 55
- students enrolled
Panola Early College H S has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panola Early College H S ranks #1 of 3 schools in Carthage, TX.
School address
District: Panola Charter School · Texas
NCES ID 480021312565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Panola Early College H S shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 480021312565 · Carthage, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
55 enr · 27.5:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas Early College H S (97 students)
Panola Early College H S shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 47 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Panola Early College H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas Early Co
Texas Early College H S
97 students
- This school
Panola Early College H S
55 students
- Panola Cs 32
Panola Cs
32 students
What this shows Panola Early College H S reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panola Early College H S compares
Panola Early College H S is a shrinking 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 | 27.5:1 | ▲ 87% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.5:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
27.5:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$9,284
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Panola Early College H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Panola Charter School reports $9,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Panola Early College H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Early College H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Panola Cs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panola Early College H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~55 students)
Frequently asked questions about Panola Early College H S
How many students attend Panola Early College H S?
Panola Early College H S has 55 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carthage, TX. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panola Early College H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Panola Early College H S is 27.5:1, which is 87% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panola Early College H S?
The largest demographic group at Panola Early College H S is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Carthage, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panola Early College H S?
Panola Early College H S has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Panola Early College H S rank among schools in Carthage?
By Resource Investment Index, Panola Early College H S ranks #1 of 3 schools in Carthage, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carthage on the city page.
What other schools are in Panola Charter School?
Besides Panola Early College H S, Panola Charter School also operates Texas Early College H S (97 students) and Panola Cs (32 students). See the Panola Charter School district page for the complete list.