Como-Pickton Cisd

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Como, Texas - 1 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks Como-Pickton Cisd #163 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,790 per pupil, Como-Pickton Cisd ranks #394 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

734
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,790
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Como-Pickton Cisd operates 1 public schools serving 734 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Hopkins County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,790 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 18.4% local, 62.4% state, and 19.3% 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 71/100, ranked #163 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 770:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 17.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.0% White, 41.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Como-Pickton School, enrolling 770 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Como-Pickton School accounts for 100.0% of all Como-Pickton Cisd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Como-Pickton Cisd a distant remainder — means Como-Pickton Cisd-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. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Como-Pickton Cisd reports 55.7% 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

Como-Pickton Cisd student-counselor ratio is 770:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Como-Pickton Cisd chronic absenteeism rate is 17.7% — 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 Como-Pickton Cisd is typically wider than the Como-Pickton Cisd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

19.3%
Federal
62.4%
State
18.4%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
163 / 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 1 schools in Como-Pickton Cisd.

White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 41.9%
African American 2.3%
Asian 1.8%
Multiracial 2.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

770:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Como-Pickton Cisd

School Enrollment
Como-Pickton School
770

How Como-Pickton Cisd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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Freer Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
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Texas Tech University K-12 Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Danbury Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Kenedy Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Como-Pickton Cisd'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 Como-Pickton Cisd?

Como-Pickton Cisd has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 734 students.

How much does Como-Pickton Cisd spend per student?

Como-Pickton Cisd spends $14,790 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #163 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Como-Pickton Cisd?

Como-Pickton Cisd students are 51.0% White, 41.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 1.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Como-Pickton Cisd?

Como-Pickton Cisd has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #163 out of 1047 districts in Texas.