Palestine ISD District

The Palestine ISD District is located in Palestine, TX and includes 5 schools that serve 3,409 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Palestine ISD District spends $6,943 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Palestine ISD District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the TX state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Palestine ISD District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Palestine ISD District, 10% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Palestine ISD District serves 11% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.