District Overview
Located at 1007 E Park Ave in Palestine, Texas, Palestine Independent School District serves as an essential educational cornerstone for the local community. Operating as an open, traditional public school district within a distant town setting, the district manages six operational campuses that provide a seamless educational trajectory from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Palestine ISD supports a vibrant student body of 3,186 pupils, fostering an inclusive environment characterized by a diverse demographic profile that includes Hispanic (1,389), White (839), Black (752), and multiracial (162) learners, as well as Asian and American Indian students. This expansive structure ensures that children throughout the Palestine area receive structured, comprehensive public education tailored to early childhood development, intermediate learning, and secondary college and career readiness.

To deliver quality instruction and holistic support across its campuses, Palestine ISD relies on a large and dedicated workforce totaling nearly 1,040 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. Classroom instruction is anchored by approximately 448 FTE teachers working alongside over 107 instructional aides, allowing for focused academic guidance and classroom assistance. Furthermore, an extensive team of over 483 support staff members oversees operational, transportation, health, and administrative functions to ensure safe and efficient learning environments. Families, prospective students, and community researchers looking to engage with Palestine ISD can access additional resources and updates by contacting the central administration at (903) 731-8000 or visiting the district’s official website at palestineschools.org.
6
Total Schools
3,186
Total Students
448.4
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALESTINE ISD
Demographic Student Count
White839
Hispanic1,389
Black752
Asian38
Two or More162
American Indian6
  • Hispanic
    1,389 (43.6%)
  • White
    839 (26.3%)
  • Black
    752 (23.6%)
  • Two or More
    162 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    38 (1.2%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in PALESTINE ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle2
High1
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:3,186*
Teachers (FTE):448.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in PALESTINE ISD
Found 6 Schools