Enrollment
263
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palestine, TX
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine
Federal NCES profile for Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480142712863Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 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
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Palestine · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 263
- students enrolled
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine has class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine ranks #4 of 5 schools in Palestine, TX.
School address
District: Ut Tyler University Academy · Texas
NCES ID 480142712863 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Palestine, Texas, enrolling 263 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 263 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 877 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Ut Tyler University Academy spends $10,034 per pupil, 26% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ut Tyler University Academy also operates Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview (466 students) and Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler (446 students) alongside Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine.
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 Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine compares
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Texas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,034
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
African American 10.3%
Asian 8.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ut Tyler University Academy, which includes Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine.
$10,034
Per student
-26%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.0%
State 90.1%
Federal 7.9%
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 Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine
How many students attend Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine?
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine has 263 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palestine, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine?
The student-teacher ratio at Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine is 16.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine?
The largest demographic group at Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Palestine, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine?
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine rank among schools in Palestine?
By Resource Investment Index, Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine ranks #4 of 5 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 schools in Palestine on the city page.
Is Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine a good school?
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Ut Tyler University Academy?
Besides Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine, Ut Tyler University Academy also operates Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview (466 students) and Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler (446 students). See the Ut Tyler University Academy district page for the complete list.
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