How do these districts compare?
| Metric | COLUMBUS ISD | DALLAS ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | COLUMBUS, Texas | DALLAS, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 1,610 | 141,169 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 239 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 14.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | COLUMBUS ISD | DALLAS ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,176 | $18,024 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.0% | 19.6% |
| State Revenue | 14.2% | 8.0% |
| Local Revenue | 69.8% | 72.4% |
COLUMBUS ISD
Federal State Local
DALLAS ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | COLUMBUS ISD | DALLAS ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 45.1% | 6.0% |
| African American | 5.9% | 20.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45.1% | 69.4% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 1.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.1% | 81.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | COLUMBUS ISD | DALLAS ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 7 | 478 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 37 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 798:1 | 371.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 38.1% | 27.6% |
School Types
COLUMBUS 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
Explore PlainSchools
Related
Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.