FRIONA ISD

FRIONA, Texas — 4 schools

1,063
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$18,041
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

FRIONA ISD operates 4 public schools serving 1,063 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,016 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Parmer County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,041 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 37.9% local, 43.3% state, and 18.8% 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 $87,889 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 72/100, ranked #120 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (3 AP courses district-wide), and 9.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% White, 0.2% African American across the district's schools.

Friona H S accounts for 28.6% of all FRIONA ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means FRIONA ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

FRIONA ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 60.9% 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

FRIONA ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 9.5% — 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?

18.8%
Federal
43.3%
State
37.9%
Local

Funding Equity

72
Equity Score
120 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$823
Studio/mo
$828
1 BR/mo
$1,087
2 BR/mo
$1,303
3 BR/mo
$1,698
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$87,889
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 FRIONA ISD.

White 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 91.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
9.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in FRIONA ISD

School Enrollment
Friona H S
291
Friona El
283
Friona J H
225
Friona Pri
217

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in FRIONA ISD?

FRIONA ISD has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,063 students.

How much does FRIONA ISD spend per student?

FRIONA ISD spends $18,041 per student. The district has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #120 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in FRIONA ISD?

The average teacher salary in FRIONA ISD is $87,889 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near FRIONA ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of FRIONA ISD?

FRIONA ISD students are 91.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.9% White, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for FRIONA ISD?

FRIONA ISD has an equity score of 72/100, ranking #120 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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