HUFFMAN ISD

HUFFMAN, Texas — 5 schools

3,717
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$13,440
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

HUFFMAN ISD operates 5 public schools serving 3,717 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,647 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Harris County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,440 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 48.3% local, 40.0% state, and 11.7% 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 $70,146 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 26/100, ranked #935 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 540.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 61.4% White, 31.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American across the district's schools.

Hargrave H S accounts for 31.9% of all HUFFMAN ISD student enrollment

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

HUFFMAN ISD school enrollment varies 1165× across entities

HUFFMAN ISD school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 1,165 students (highest), a spread of 1,164 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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 NCES Common Core of Data

HUFFMAN ISD student-counselor ratio is 540:1 — 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

HUFFMAN ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 20.4% — 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 HUFFMAN ISD is typically wider than the HUFFMAN 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?

11.7%
Federal
40.0%
State
48.3%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
935 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,280
Studio/mo
$1,323
1 BR/mo
$1,573
2 BR/mo
$2,116
3 BR/mo
$2,639
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$70,146
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 5 schools in HUFFMAN ISD.

White 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.3%
African American 3.9%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
540.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in HUFFMAN ISD

School Enrollment
Hargrave H S
1,165
Huffman El
915
Huffman Middle
889
Falcon Ridge El
677
Excel Academy
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in HUFFMAN ISD?

HUFFMAN ISD has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 2 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 3,717 students.

How much does HUFFMAN ISD spend per student?

HUFFMAN ISD spends $13,440 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #935 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in HUFFMAN ISD?

The average teacher salary in HUFFMAN ISD is $70,146 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near HUFFMAN ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of HUFFMAN ISD?

HUFFMAN ISD students are 61.4% White, 31.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for HUFFMAN ISD?

HUFFMAN ISD has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #935 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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