How do these districts compare?
| Metric | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | KATY ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | WESLACO, Texas | KATY, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 74,217 | 92,667 |
| Number of Schools | 123 | 72 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.3:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | KATY ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,965 | $14,435 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.4% | 10.0% |
| State Revenue | 76.8% | 35.6% |
| Local Revenue | 2.8% | 54.4% |
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Federal State Local
KATY ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | KATY ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.3% | 25.1% |
| African American | 7.5% | 15.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85.2% | 37.7% |
| Asian | 1.1% | 16.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 77.0% | 43.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS | KATY ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 386 | 297 |
| Schools with AP | 38 | 10 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 694.7:1 | 647.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.4% | 14.9% |
School Types
IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 123
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
KATY 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.