How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Desoto ISD | Friendswood ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Desoto, Texas | Friendswood, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 6,322 | 6,213 |
| Number of Schools | 10 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Desoto ISD | Friendswood ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,676 | $10,559 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.8% | 5.6% |
| State Revenue | 29.0% | 22.4% |
| Local Revenue | 49.2% | 72.0% |
Desoto ISD
Federal State Local
Friendswood ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Desoto ISD | Friendswood ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2.2% | 63.9% |
| African American | 70.8% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.8% | 22.1% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.2% | 9.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Desoto ISD | Friendswood ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 20 | 25 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 339.2:1 | 558:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.4% | 11.1% |
School Types
Desoto ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 9
Friendswood ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.