How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Fort Bend ISD | Idea Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Sugar Land, Texas | Weslaco, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 79,660 | 74,217 |
| Number of Schools | 81 | 123 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Fort Bend ISD | Idea Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,520 | $11,857 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.7% | 20.4% |
| State Revenue | 26.9% | 76.8% |
| Local Revenue | 58.4% | 2.8% |
Fort Bend ISD
Federal State Local
Idea Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Fort Bend ISD | Idea Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12.2% | 5.3% |
| African American | 28.9% | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.6% | 85.2% |
| Asian | 24.5% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 0.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.2% | 82.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Fort Bend ISD | Idea Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 279 | 386 |
| Schools with AP | 11 | 38 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 490.8:1 | 528:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.9% | 21.9% |
School Types
Fort Bend ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 26
Idea Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 123
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 111
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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.