How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Houston Isd | Plainview Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Houston, Texas | Plainview, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 189,934 | 4,662 |
| Number of Schools | 273 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 12.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Houston Isd | Plainview Isd |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,031 | $12,389 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.2% | 24.5% |
| State Revenue | 8.0% | 50.4% |
| Local Revenue | 68.8% | 25.0% |
Houston Isd
Federal State Local
Plainview Isd
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Houston Isd | Plainview Isd |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.7% | 10.1% |
| African American | 24.2% | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.6% | 83.9% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.9% | 85.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Houston Isd | Plainview Isd |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 533 | 7 |
| Schools with AP | 43 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 531.6:1 | 283.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.4% | 53.0% |
School Types
Houston Isd
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Plainview 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.