How do these districts compare?
| Metric | HOUSTON ISD | LAMAR CISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | HOUSTON, Texas | ROSENBERG, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 189,934 | 42,461 |
| Number of Schools | 273 | 45 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 16.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | HOUSTON ISD | LAMAR CISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,515 | $15,321 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.2% | 11.8% |
| State Revenue | 8.0% | 35.8% |
| Local Revenue | 68.8% | 52.5% |
HOUSTON ISD
Federal State Local
LAMAR CISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | HOUSTON ISD | LAMAR CISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.7% | 19.9% |
| African American | 24.2% | 23.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.6% | 43.7% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 9.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.9% | 51.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | HOUSTON ISD | LAMAR CISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 533 | 120 |
| Schools with AP | 43 | 6 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 1297.9:1 | 503.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.9% | 21.3% |
School Types
HOUSTON ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
LAMAR CISD
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.