How do these districts compare?
| Metric | FORT WORTH ISD | NORTHSIDE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | FORT WORTH, Texas | SAN ANTONIO, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 72,783 | 102,719 |
| Number of Schools | 138 | 124 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | FORT WORTH ISD | NORTHSIDE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,887 | $13,257 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.6% | 17.6% |
| State Revenue | 25.4% | 21.6% |
| Local Revenue | 51.0% | 60.8% |
FORT WORTH ISD
Federal State Local
NORTHSIDE ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | FORT WORTH ISD | NORTHSIDE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.8% | 14.5% |
| African American | 21.7% | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.7% | 70.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 81.5% | 53.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | FORT WORTH ISD | NORTHSIDE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 278 | 268 |
| Schools with AP | 21 | 13 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 701.6:1 | 384:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 39.5% | 33.7% |
School Types
FORT WORTH ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
NORTHSIDE 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.