Ira Isd

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Ira, Texas - 1 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Ira Isd #779 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,185 per pupil, Ira Isd ranks #938 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

267
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,185
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ira Isd operates 1 public schools serving 267 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Scurry County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,185 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 42.0% local, 50.8% state, and 7.2% 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 35/100, ranked #779 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.

a 284:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 10.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 72.5% White, 26.4% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Ira School, enrolling 284 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Ira School accounts for 100.0% of all Ira Isd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Ira Isd a distant remainder — means Ira Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Ira Isd student-counselor ratio is 284:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Ira Isd is typically wider than the Ira Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Ira Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 10.2% — 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?

7.2%
Federal
50.8%
State
42.0%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
779 / 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 1 schools in Ira Isd.

White 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Multiracial 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

284:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
10.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Ira Isd

School Enrollment
Ira School
284

How Ira Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Academy of Dallas Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Richland Collegiate High School Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Happy Isd Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Santa Anna Isd Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Excellence in Leadership Academy Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Ira 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 Ira Isd?

Ira Isd has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 267 students.

How much does Ira Isd spend per student?

Ira Isd spends $11,185 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #779 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Ira Isd?

Ira Isd students are 72.5% White, 26.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ira Isd?

Ira Isd has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #779 out of 1044 districts in Texas.