How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Austin ISD | Fort Worth ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Austin, Texas | Fort Worth, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 73,384 | 72,783 |
| Number of Schools | 122 | 138 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 14.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Austin ISD | Fort Worth ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,950 | $13,690 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.1% | 23.6% |
| State Revenue | 6.6% | 25.4% |
| Local Revenue | 75.2% | 51.0% |
Austin ISD
Federal State Local
Fort Worth ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Austin ISD | Fort Worth ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.4% | 10.8% |
| African American | 8.6% | 21.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59.1% | 63.7% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.7% | 2.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.4% | 82.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Austin ISD | Fort Worth ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 197 | 278 |
| Schools with AP | 14 | 21 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 333.8:1 | 409:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.3% | 26.8% |
School Types
Austin ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 4
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 66
Fort Worth ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 6
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 121
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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.