- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 480142712863 · Palestine, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
263 enr · 16.4:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview (466 students)
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ut Tyler Unive
Ut Tyler University Academy at Longview
466 students
- Ut Tyler Unive
Ut Tyler University Academy at Tyler
446 students
- This school
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine
263 students
What this shows Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine compares
Ut Tyler University Academy at Palestine 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 | 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 methodology
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
$10,883
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
Counselors0.3 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.
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
District finance for Ut Tyler University Academy reports $10,883 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~263 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 228 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.