How do these districts compare?
| Metric | El Paso Isd | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Location | El Paso, Texas | Houston, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 50,031 | 189,934 |
| Number of Schools | 76 | 273 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | El Paso Isd | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,216 | $12,031 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.4% | 23.2% |
| State Revenue | 44.1% | 8.0% |
| Local Revenue | 33.5% | 68.8% |
El Paso Isd
Federal State Local
Houston Isd
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | El Paso Isd | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7.3% | 6.7% |
| African American | 3.0% | 24.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85.7% | 63.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.5% | 82.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | El Paso Isd | Houston Isd |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 166 | 533 |
| Schools with AP | 14 | 43 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 378.6:1 | 531.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 40.1% | 34.4% |
School Types
El Paso 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.