How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Amherst Isd | Dallas Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Amherst, Texas | Dallas, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 120 | 141,169 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 239 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 6.3:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Amherst Isd | Dallas Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,906 | $12,650 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.8% | 19.6% |
| State Revenue | 62.7% | 8.0% |
| Local Revenue | 22.5% | 72.4% |
Amherst Isd
Federal State Local
Dallas Isd
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Amherst Isd | Dallas Isd |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.8% | 6.0% |
| African American | 2.9% | 20.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87.3% | 69.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.8% | 81.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Amherst Isd | Dallas Isd |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 478 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 37 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 102:1 | 371.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.5% | 27.6% |
School Types
Amherst Isd
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Dallas Isd
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.