IOWA PARK CISD

IOWA PARK, Texas — 5 schools

1,895
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$14,356
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

IOWA PARK CISD operates 5 public schools serving 1,895 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 1,904 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wichita County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,356 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 37.5% local, 52.1% state, and 10.4% 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 $71,628 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #726 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 475.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.9% White, 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American across the district's schools.

Iowa Park H S accounts for 28.6% of all IOWA PARK CISD student enrollment

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

IOWA PARK CISD school enrollment varies 545× across entities

IOWA PARK CISD school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 545 students (highest), a spread of 544 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

IOWA PARK CISD student-counselor ratio is 476:1 — 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

IOWA PARK CISD chronic absenteeism rate is 14.7% — 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?

10.4%
Federal
52.1%
State
37.5%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
726 / 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 Wichita County county, where this district is located.

$831
Studio/mo
$925
1 BR/mo
$1,136
2 BR/mo
$1,553
3 BR/mo
$1,759
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$71,628
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 IOWA PARK CISD.

White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
Multiracial 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

475.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in IOWA PARK CISD

School Enrollment
Iowa Park H S
545
Kidwell El
478
Bradford El
450
W F George Middle
430
Iowa Park Jjaep
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in IOWA PARK CISD?

IOWA PARK CISD has 5 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 1,895 students.

How much does IOWA PARK CISD spend per student?

IOWA PARK CISD spends $14,356 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #726 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in IOWA PARK CISD?

The average teacher salary in IOWA PARK CISD is $71,628 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near IOWA PARK CISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of IOWA PARK CISD?

IOWA PARK CISD students are 66.9% White, 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.2% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for IOWA PARK CISD?

IOWA PARK CISD has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #726 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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