How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Brooks County ISD | Howe ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Falfurrias, Texas | Howe, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,285 | 1,283 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Brooks County ISD | Howe ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,726 | $12,048 |
| Federal Revenue | 34.9% | 9.4% |
| State Revenue | 37.6% | 59.3% |
| Local Revenue | 27.5% | 31.2% |
Brooks County ISD
Federal State Local
Howe ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Brooks County ISD | Howe ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.2% | 56.1% |
| African American | 0.1% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 97.4% | 34.3% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 85.2% | 40.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Brooks County ISD | Howe ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 227.8:1 | 883:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.0% | 11.8% |
School Types
Brooks County ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Howe ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.