Graham Isd

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Graham, Texas - 4 schools

An equity score of 36/100 ranks Graham Isd #750 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,318 per pupil, Graham Isd ranks #982 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,261
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$11,318
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Graham Isd operates 4 public schools serving 2,261 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 1 combined, 1 middle 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 Young County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,318 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 36.8% local, 50.8% state, and 12.4% 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 36/100, ranked #750 of 1047 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 (3 AP courses district-wide), a 436.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 17.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.8% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Graham El, with a diversity index of 48.2/100.

Its largest campus is Graham El, enrolling 979 students (46% of the district's total enrollment). Its smallest is Graham Learning Ctr, at 2 students, a 490x enrollment spread across the district's campuses.

Graham El accounts for 43.3% of all Graham Isd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Graham 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

Graham Isd school enrollment varies 490× across entities

Graham Isd school enrollment ranges from 2 students (lowest) to 979 students (highest), a spread of 977 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Graham Isd reports 52.7% 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

Graham Isd student-counselor ratio is 437:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Graham Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 17.4% — 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 Graham Isd is typically wider than the Graham Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.4%
Federal
50.8%
State
36.8%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
750 / 1047
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 Graham Isd.

White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 1.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 35.1/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Graham Isd's schools, below the Texas average of 44.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Graham El 48.2
  2. 2 Graham H S 46.6
  3. 3 Graham J H 45.8
  4. 4 Graham Learning Ctr 0.0

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
3 AP courses total
436.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Graham Isd

School Enrollment
Graham El
979
Graham H S
694
Graham J H
473
Graham Learning Ctr
2

How Graham Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Bellville Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Van Alstyne Isd Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
Krum Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Canton Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Pleasant Grove Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Graham 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 Graham Isd?

Graham Isd has 4 schools, including 1 combined, 2 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,261 students.

How much does Graham Isd spend per student?

Graham Isd spends $11,318 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #750 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Graham Isd?

Graham Isd students are 74.8% White, 22.4% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Graham Isd?

Graham Isd has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #750 out of 1047 districts in Texas.