Italy Isd

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Italy, Texas - 2 schools

An equity score of 82/100 ranks Italy Isd #52 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,697 per pupil, Italy Isd ranks #212 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

634
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,697
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Italy Isd operates 2 public schools serving 634 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Ellis County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,697 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 23.8% local, 63.9% state, and 12.3% 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 82/100, ranked #52 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.

a 298.5:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.7% White, 32.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Stafford El, enrolling 314 students (53% of the district's total enrollment).

Stafford El accounts for 49.5% of all Italy Isd student enrollment

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

Italy Isd reports 58.5% 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

Italy Isd student-counselor ratio is 299:1 — 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 Italy Isd is typically wider than the Italy Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Italy Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 26.4% — 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 Italy Isd is typically wider than the Italy Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.3%
Federal
63.9%
State
23.8%
Local

Funding Equity

82
Equity Score
52 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Italy Isd.

White 52.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
African American 9.9%
Multiracial 3.1%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

298.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Italy Isd

School Enrollment
Stafford El
314
Italy H S
283

How Italy Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Holland Isd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Normangee Isd Similar size Lower spending More locally funded
The Gathering Place Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
New Home Isd Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Italy 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 Italy Isd?

Italy Isd has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 634 students.

How much does Italy Isd spend per student?

Italy Isd spends $16,697 per student. The district has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #52 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Italy Isd?

Italy Isd students are 52.7% White, 32.9% Hispanic or Latino, 9.9% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Italy Isd?

Italy Isd has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #52 out of 1047 districts in Texas.