Coleman Isd

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Coleman, Texas - 3 schools

An equity score of 70/100 ranks Coleman Isd #185 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,521 per pupil, Coleman Isd ranks #437 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

794
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,521
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Coleman Isd operates 3 public schools serving 794 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Coleman County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,521 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 18.8% local, 58.8% state, and 22.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 70/100, ranked #185 of 1047 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 265.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.5% White, 30.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Coleman J H, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.

Its largest campus is Coleman El, enrolling 334 students (42% of the district's total enrollment).

Coleman El accounts for 42.0% of all Coleman Isd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Coleman Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Coleman Isd reports 53.3% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Coleman Isd student-counselor ratio is 265:1 — 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 Coleman Isd is typically wider than the Coleman Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Coleman Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 26.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Coleman Isd is typically wider than the Coleman Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.3%
Federal
58.8%
State
18.8%
Local

Funding Equity

70
Equity Score
185 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Coleman Isd.

White 62.5%
Hispanic or Latino 30.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 4.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 51.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Coleman Isd's schools, above the Texas average of 44.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Coleman J H 52.8
  2. 2 Coleman H S 51.9
  3. 3 Coleman El 50.1

Programs & Resources

265.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Coleman Isd

School Enrollment
Coleman El
334
Coleman J H
233
Coleman H S
229

How Coleman Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Highland Park Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Whitewright Isd Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Southwest Preparatory School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Reagan County Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Frankston Isd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Coleman Isd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Coleman Isd?

Coleman Isd has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 794 students.

How much does Coleman Isd spend per student?

Coleman Isd spends $14,521 per student. The district has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #185 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Coleman Isd?

Coleman Isd students are 62.5% White, 30.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Coleman Isd?

Coleman Isd has an equity score of 70/100, ranking #185 out of 1047 districts in Texas.