How do these districts compare?
| Metric | KATY ISD | LANCASTER ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | KATY, Texas | LANCASTER, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 92,667 | 7,032 |
| Number of Schools | 72 | 10 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | KATY ISD | LANCASTER ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,435 | $13,780 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.0% | 19.6% |
| State Revenue | 35.6% | 29.2% |
| Local Revenue | 54.4% | 51.3% |
KATY ISD
Federal State Local
LANCASTER ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | KATY ISD | LANCASTER ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.1% | 3.9% |
| African American | 15.2% | 71.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.7% | 21.4% |
| Asian | 16.8% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 2.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.0% | 85.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | KATY ISD | LANCASTER ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 297 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 647.6:1 | 475.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.9% | 30.4% |
School Types
KATY ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
LANCASTER 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.