HARLETON ISD

HARLETON, Texas — 3 schools

705
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,447
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

HARLETON ISD operates 3 public schools serving 705 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 705 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Harrison County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,447 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 21.3% local, 64.8% state, and 13.8% 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 $82,764 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 48/100, ranked #567 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 165:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 14.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 83.1% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

Harleton El accounts for 45.8% of all HARLETON ISD student enrollment

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

HARLETON ISD student-counselor ratio is 165:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

HARLETON ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 14.1% — 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?

13.8%
Federal
64.8%
State
21.3%
Local

Funding Equity

48
Equity Score
567 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$869
Studio/mo
$960
1 BR/mo
$1,260
2 BR/mo
$1,511
3 BR/mo
$1,668
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$82,764
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 3 schools in HARLETON ISD.

White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 5.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

165:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in HARLETON ISD

School Enrollment
Harleton El
323
Harleton H S
217
Harleton J H
165

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in HARLETON ISD?

HARLETON ISD has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 705 students.

How much does HARLETON ISD spend per student?

HARLETON ISD spends $12,447 per student. The district has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #567 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in HARLETON ISD?

The average teacher salary in HARLETON ISD is $82,764 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near HARLETON ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of HARLETON ISD?

HARLETON ISD students are 83.1% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for HARLETON ISD?

HARLETON ISD has an equity score of 48/100, ranking #567 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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