CISCO ISD

CISCO, Texas — 4 schools

829
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$17,092
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

CISCO ISD operates 4 public schools serving 829 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 835 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Eastland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,092 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 44.3% local, 35.9% state, and 19.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $95,160 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 69/100, ranked #172 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 349.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.8% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Cisco El accounts for 51.3% of all CISCO ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means CISCO ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CISCO ISD school enrollment varies 36× across entities

CISCO ISD school enrollment ranges from 12 students (lowest) to 428 students (highest), a spread of 416 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

CISCO ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 55.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

CISCO ISD student-counselor ratio is 349:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within CISCO ISD is typically wider than the CISCO ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

CISCO ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 8.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.8%
Federal
35.9%
State
44.3%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
172 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Eastland County county, where this district is located.

$756
Studio/mo
$862
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$95,160
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in CISCO ISD.

White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

349.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in CISCO ISD

School Enrollment
Cisco El
428
Cisco H S
225
Cisco J H
170
Cisco Learning Center
12

Nearby Districts in Texas

Top districts in the same state — compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

HOUSTON ISD
189,934 students · 274 schools · $14,515/pupil
Compare vs CISCO ISD →
DALLAS ISD
141,169 students · 240 schools · $18,024/pupil
Compare vs CISCO ISD →
CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
118,010 students · 91 schools · $14,636/pupil
Compare vs CISCO ISD →
NORTHSIDE ISD
102,719 students · 124 schools · $13,257/pupil
Compare vs CISCO ISD →
KATY ISD
92,667 students · 74 schools · $14,435/pupil
Compare vs CISCO ISD →

Compare CISCO ISD

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs HOUSTON ISD →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in CISCO ISD?

CISCO ISD has 4 schools, including 1 other, 2 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 829 students.

How much does CISCO ISD spend per student?

CISCO ISD spends $17,092 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #172 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in CISCO ISD?

The average teacher salary in CISCO ISD is $95,160 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near CISCO ISD?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Eastland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of CISCO ISD?

CISCO ISD students are 82.8% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian, 0.8% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for CISCO ISD?

CISCO ISD has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #172 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

Federal data Last updated 2026 Free public data

Coverage

50 states + DC

Full national footprint

Update cadence

Quarterly

Refreshed within 30 days of upstream release

Source agency

Federal

Authoritative data, no third-party aggregation

Page reliability score 94.0%
Industry baseline

Composite score weighing source authority, update freshness, and methodological transparency. 1.0 = full federal-source coverage with documented methodology and recent update.