Glen Rose Isd

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Glen Rose, Texas - 4 schools

An equity score of 31/100 ranks Glen Rose Isd #833 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,577 per pupil, Glen Rose Isd ranks #665 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,967
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,577
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Glen Rose Isd operates 4 public schools serving 1,967 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary 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 Somervell County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,577 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 70.7% local, 18.6% state, and 10.6% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 31/100, ranked #833 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), and 16.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.5% White, 28.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Glen Rose El, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.

Its largest campus is Glen Rose H S, enrolling 643 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

Glen Rose H S accounts for 30.3% of all Glen Rose Isd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Glen Rose 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

Glen Rose Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 16.7% — 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 Glen Rose Isd is typically wider than the Glen Rose Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.6%
Federal
18.6%
State
70.7%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
833 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Glen Rose Isd.

White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 2.6%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 47.3/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Glen Rose El 50.8
  2. 2 Glen Rose J H School 48.1
  3. 3 Glen Rose Int 46.5
  4. 4 Glen Rose H S 43.9

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
16.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Glen Rose Isd

School Enrollment
Glen Rose H S
643
Glen Rose El
499
Glen Rose J H School
497
Glen Rose Int
480

How Glen Rose Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Shepherd Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Sweetwater Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Cuero Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Llano Isd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Caldwell Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Glen Rose 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 Glen Rose Isd?

Glen Rose Isd has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,967 students.

How much does Glen Rose Isd spend per student?

Glen Rose Isd spends $12,577 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #833 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Glen Rose Isd?

Glen Rose Isd students are 66.5% White, 28.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Glen Rose Isd?

Glen Rose Isd has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #833 out of 1044 districts in Texas.