Hughes Springs Isd

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Hughes Springs, Texas - 3 schools

An equity score of 63/100 ranks Hughes Springs Isd #300 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $12,733 per pupil, Hughes Springs Isd ranks #741 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,149
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$12,733
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Hughes Springs Isd operates 3 public schools serving 1,149 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high, 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 Cass County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,733 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 18.6% local, 64.1% state, and 17.3% 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 63/100, ranked #300 of 1047 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 24.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.7% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.2% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Hughes Springs El, with a diversity index of 49.8/100.

Its largest campus is Hughes Springs El, enrolling 531 students (49% of the district's total enrollment).

Hughes Springs El accounts for 46.2% of all Hughes Springs Isd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Hughes Springs Isd a distant remainder — means Hughes Springs 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

Hughes Springs Isd school enrollment varies 2.3× across entities

Hughes Springs Isd school enrollment ranges from 232 students (lowest) to 531 students (highest), a spread of 299 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio, most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

Hughes Springs Isd reports 55.6% 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

Hughes Springs Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 24.0% — 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 Hughes Springs Isd is typically wider than the Hughes Springs Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.3%
Federal
64.1%
State
18.6%
Local

Funding Equity

63
Equity Score
300 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Hughes Springs Isd.

White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
African American 8.2%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 3.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 42.6/100

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

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Hughes Springs El 49.8
  2. 2 Hughes Springs J H 39.5
  3. 3 Hughes Springs H S 38.6

Programs & Resources

24.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Hughes Springs Isd

School Enrollment
Hughes Springs El
531
Hughes Springs H S
327
Hughes Springs J H
232

How Hughes Springs Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Boling Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Dublin Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Winfree Academy Charter Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
New Boston Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Early Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Hughes Springs 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 Hughes Springs Isd?

Hughes Springs Isd has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,149 students.

How much does Hughes Springs Isd spend per student?

Hughes Springs Isd spends $12,733 per student. The district has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #300 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Hughes Springs Isd?

Hughes Springs Isd students are 73.7% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.2% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Hughes Springs Isd?

Hughes Springs Isd has an equity score of 63/100, ranking #300 out of 1047 districts in Texas.