How do these districts compare?
| Metric | HOUSTON ISD | RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | HOUSTON, Texas | RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 189,934 | 9,644 |
| Number of Schools | 273 | 15 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 13.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | HOUSTON ISD | RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,515 | $18,406 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.2% | 37.4% |
| State Revenue | 8.0% | 51.1% |
| Local Revenue | 68.8% | 11.5% |
HOUSTON ISD
Federal State Local
RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | HOUSTON ISD | RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.7% | 0.3% |
| African American | 24.2% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.6% | 99.5% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.9% | 95.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | HOUSTON ISD | RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 533 | 44 |
| Schools with AP | 43 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 1297.9:1 | 301.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.9% | 37.9% |
School Types
HOUSTON ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
RIO GRANDE CITY GRULLA 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.