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SOUTHSIDE EL

PublicRegularGrades 2–3
PALESTINE, Texas · PALESTINE ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students442
Student:Teacher14.7:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo
SOUTHSIDE EL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
442
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
82%+17.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
2–3
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

SOUTHSIDE EL is a public primary serving grades 2–3 in PALESTINE, Texas. The school enrolls 442 students. It is part of the PALESTINE ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span2–3
DistrictPALESTINE ISD
County48001
CityPALESTINE
ZIP75801
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483405003790

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment442
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino42.7%
Black / African American0.7%
Asian28.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native23.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races3.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.5%
Hispanic
42.7%
Black
0.7%
Asian
28.8%
Two+
3.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %82%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)