Colmesneil Isd

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Colmesneil, Texas - 2 schools

An equity score of 63/100 ranks Colmesneil Isd #305 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,659 per pupil, Colmesneil Isd ranks #755 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

452
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,659
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Colmesneil Isd operates 2 public schools serving 452 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined 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 Tyler County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,659 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 24.1% local, 61.1% state, and 14.8% 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 63/100, ranked #305 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 207:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 30.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.6% White, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Colmesneil El, enrolling 220 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Colmesneil El accounts for 48.7% of all Colmesneil Isd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Colmesneil Isd a distant remainder — means Colmesneil 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

Colmesneil Isd reports 74.2% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. 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

Colmesneil Isd student-counselor ratio is 207:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Colmesneil Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 30.0% — 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 Colmesneil Isd is typically wider than the Colmesneil Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.8%
Federal
61.1%
State
24.1%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
305 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Colmesneil Isd.

White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 2.9%
Other 1.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

207:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Colmesneil Isd

School Enrollment
Colmesneil El
220
Colmesneil Jh/Hs
194

How Colmesneil Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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Comparisons are relative to Colmesneil 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 Colmesneil Isd?

Colmesneil Isd has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 452 students.

How much does Colmesneil Isd spend per student?

Colmesneil Isd spends $12,659 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #305 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Colmesneil Isd?

Colmesneil Isd students are 87.6% White, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Colmesneil Isd?

Colmesneil Isd has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #305 out of 1047 districts in Texas.