Cross Plains Isd

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Cross Plains, Texas - 2 schools

An equity score of 71/100 ranks Cross Plains Isd #171 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,223 per pupil, Cross Plains Isd ranks #477 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

377
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,223
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Cross Plains Isd operates 2 public schools serving 377 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 Callahan County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,223 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 33.4% local, 54.2% state, and 12.5% 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 #171 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.

and 23.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.5% White, 18.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Cross Plains El, enrolling 207 students (57% of the district's total enrollment).

Cross Plains El accounts for 54.9% of all Cross Plains Isd student enrollment

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

Cross Plains Isd reports 67.8% 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

Cross Plains Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 23.7% — 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 Cross Plains Isd is typically wider than the Cross Plains Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.5%
Federal
54.2%
State
33.4%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
171 / 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 2 schools in Cross Plains Isd.

White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Multiracial 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

23.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Cross Plains Isd

School Enrollment
Cross Plains El
207
Cross Plains H S
158

How Cross Plains Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ft Hancock Isd Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
St Mary's Academy Charter School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Chaparral Star Academy Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Broaddus Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Evadale Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Cross Plains 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 Cross Plains Isd?

Cross Plains Isd has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 377 students.

How much does Cross Plains Isd spend per student?

Cross Plains Isd spends $14,223 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #171 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Cross Plains Isd?

Cross Plains Isd students are 80.5% White, 18.0% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Cross Plains Isd?

Cross Plains Isd has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #171 out of 1047 districts in Texas.