How do these districts compare?
| Metric | KATY ISD | PALESTINE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | KATY, Texas | PALESTINE, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 92,667 | 3,297 |
| Number of Schools | 72 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | KATY ISD | PALESTINE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,435 | $15,250 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.0% | 17.0% |
| State Revenue | 35.6% | 46.8% |
| Local Revenue | 54.4% | 36.2% |
KATY ISD
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PALESTINE ISD
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | KATY ISD | PALESTINE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.1% | 25.2% |
| African American | 15.2% | 25.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.7% | 42.7% |
| Asian | 16.8% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.0% | 77.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | KATY ISD | PALESTINE ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 297 | 8 |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 647.6:1 | 460.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.9% | 24.9% |
School Types
KATY ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
PALESTINE 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.