Hondo Isd

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Hondo, Texas - 4 schools

An equity score of 33/100 ranks Hondo Isd #802 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,451 per pupil, Hondo Isd ranks #888 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,772
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$11,451
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hondo Isd operates 4 public schools serving 1,772 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 Medina County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,451 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 49.5% local, 34.1% state, and 16.4% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 33/100, ranked #802 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.

and 25.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.7% Hispanic or Latino, 41.1% White, 1.1% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Newell E Woolls Int, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.

Its largest campus is Hondo H S, enrolling 518 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

Hondo H S accounts for 29.2% of all Hondo Isd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Hondo 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

Hondo Isd has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 64.3% 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). Eligibility here is approaching the 75% concentration-grant threshold; it does not yet unlock the extra funding tier but sits meaningfully above the baseline 50% majority mark. 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

Hondo Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 25.6% — 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 Hondo Isd is typically wider than the Hondo 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?

16.4%
Federal
34.1%
State
49.5%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
802 / 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 Hondo Isd.

White 41.1%
Hispanic or Latino 56.7%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 48.5/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Newell E Woolls Int 52.0
  2. 2 Meyer El 51.1
  3. 3 Mcdowell Middle 48.8
  4. 4 Hondo H S 42.1

Programs & Resources

25.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hondo Isd

School Enrollment
Hondo H S
518
Meyer El
431
Mcdowell Middle
403
Newell E Woolls Int
375

How Hondo Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Dalhart Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Shallowater Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Gladewater Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Orange Grove Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Hondo 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 Hondo Isd?

Hondo Isd has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 combined, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,772 students.

How much does Hondo Isd spend per student?

Hondo Isd spends $11,451 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #802 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Hondo Isd?

Hondo Isd students are 56.7% Hispanic or Latino, 41.1% White, 1.1% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hondo Isd?

Hondo Isd has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #802 out of 1044 districts in Texas.