How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Big Sandy Isd | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Big Sandy, Texas | Houston, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 671 | 189,934 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 273 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Big Sandy Isd | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,426 | $12,031 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.7% | 23.2% |
| State Revenue | 54.8% | 8.0% |
| Local Revenue | 26.5% | 68.8% |
Big Sandy Isd
Federal State Local
Houston Isd
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Big Sandy Isd | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.4% | 6.7% |
| African American | 11.0% | 24.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.3% | 63.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 7.2% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.7% | 82.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Big Sandy Isd | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 533 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 43 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 326:1 | 531.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.5% | 34.4% |
School Types
Big Sandy Isd
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Houston Isd
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
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.