How do these districts compare?
| Metric | HOUSTON ISD | SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | HOUSTON, Texas | SULPHUR SPRINGS, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 189,934 | 4,361 |
| Number of Schools | 273 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 11.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | HOUSTON ISD | SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,515 | $12,407 |
| Federal Revenue | 23.2% | 20.9% |
| State Revenue | 8.0% | 42.9% |
| Local Revenue | 68.8% | 36.2% |
HOUSTON ISD
Federal State Local
SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | HOUSTON ISD | SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.7% | 47.9% |
| African American | 24.2% | 10.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 63.6% | 34.1% |
| Asian | 3.7% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.9% | 68.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | HOUSTON ISD | SULPHUR SPRINGS ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 533 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 43 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 1297.9:1 | 388.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 34.9% | 30.9% |
School Types
HOUSTON ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 7
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
SULPHUR SPRINGS 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.