How do these districts compare?
| Metric | KATY ISD | WACO ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | KATY, Texas | WACO, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 92,667 | 13,824 |
| Number of Schools | 72 | 25 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | KATY ISD | WACO ISD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,435 | $15,641 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.0% | 19.5% |
| State Revenue | 35.6% | 33.9% |
| Local Revenue | 54.4% | 46.6% |
KATY ISD
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WACO ISD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | KATY ISD | WACO ISD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.1% | 7.3% |
| African American | 15.2% | 31.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37.7% | 57.6% |
| Asian | 16.8% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.0% | 88.3% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | KATY ISD | WACO ISD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 297 | 28 |
| Schools with AP | 10 | 2 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 647.6:1 | 325.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.9% | 43.2% |
School Types
KATY ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
WACO ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 5
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.