How do these districts compare?
| Metric | DALLAS ISD | NORTHWEST ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | DALLAS, Texas | JUSTIN, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 141,169 | 29,248 |
| Number of Schools | 239 | 33 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.3:1 | 15.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | DALLAS ISD | NORTHWEST ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,024 | $15,518 |
| Federal Revenue | 19.6% | 7.8% |
| State Revenue | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| Local Revenue | 72.4% | 85.2% |
DALLAS ISD
Federal State Local
NORTHWEST ISD
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | DALLAS ISD | NORTHWEST ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.0% | 48.3% |
| African American | 20.8% | 15.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69.4% | 23.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 7.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.8% | 24.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | DALLAS ISD | NORTHWEST ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 478 | 75 |
| Schools with AP | 37 | 4 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 371.6:1 | 578.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.6% | 19.4% |
School Types
DALLAS ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
NORTHWEST 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.