HOWE ISD

HOWE, Texas — 4 schools

1,283
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$13,212
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

HOWE ISD operates 4 public schools serving 1,283 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,265 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Grayson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,212 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 31.2% local, 59.3% state, and 9.4% 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 $78,183 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 40/100, ranked #712 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 (4 AP courses district-wide), a 882.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.1% White, 34.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American across the district's schools.

Howe H S accounts for 28.7% of all HOWE ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means HOWE 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

HOWE ISD student-counselor ratio is 882:1 — 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

HOWE ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 16.8% — 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 HOWE ISD is typically wider than the HOWE 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?

9.4%
Federal
59.3%
State
31.2%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
712 / 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 Grayson County county, where this district is located.

$1,088
Studio/mo
$1,089
1 BR/mo
$1,351
2 BR/mo
$1,879
3 BR/mo
$2,157
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$78,183
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 HOWE ISD.

White 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 34.3%
African American 2.8%
Multiracial 5.8%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
4 AP courses total
882.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in HOWE ISD

School Enrollment
Howe H S
363
Summit Hill El
323
Howe Int
298
Howe Middle
281

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in HOWE ISD?

HOWE ISD has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,283 students.

How much does HOWE ISD spend per student?

HOWE ISD spends $13,212 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #712 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in HOWE ISD?

The average teacher salary in HOWE ISD is $78,183 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near HOWE ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of HOWE ISD?

HOWE ISD students are 56.1% White, 34.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for HOWE ISD?

HOWE ISD has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #712 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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