- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Palestine, TX
Story Int
Federal NCES profile for Story Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 483405005566
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Story Int earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 75.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Story Int has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Story Int ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
District: Palestine Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483405005566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Story Int held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 483405005566 · Palestine, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
670 enr · 15.6:1 · 75.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Palestine H S (1,003 students)
Story Int held near 673 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Story Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palestine H S
Palestine H S
1,003 students
- This school
Story Int
670 students
- Palestine J H
Palestine J H
456 students
- Southside El
Southside El
442 students
- Northside Pri 400
Northside Pri
400 students
- Washington Ear 215
Washington Early Childhood Center
215 students
What this shows Story Int reports 670 students on the CCD universe file.
How Story Int compares
Story Int 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.9% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 670 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
670
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Texas - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 670 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 25.8%
African American 24.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.5, Story Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Palestine Isd reports $14,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Story Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palestine H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Palestine J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southside El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northside Pri | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Story Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~670 students)
Frequently asked questions about Story Int
How many students attend Story Int?
Story Int has 670 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Palestine, TX. CCD year-over-year: 673 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Story Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Story Int is 15.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Story Int?
75.9% of students at Story Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Story Int?
The largest demographic group at Story Int is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Story Int?
Story Int has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Story Int rank among elementary schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Story Int ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Palestine, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Palestine on the city page.
What other schools are in Palestine Isd?
Besides Story Int, Palestine Isd also operates Palestine H S (1,003 students), Palestine J H (456 students), and Southside El (442 students). See the Palestine Isd district page for the complete list.