Jim Ned Cisd

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Tuscola, Texas - 4 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Jim Ned Cisd #769 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,697 per pupil, Jim Ned Cisd ranks #1017 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

1,624
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$10,697
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jim Ned Cisd operates 4 public schools serving 1,624 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 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 Taylor County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,697 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 47.8% local, 39.3% state, and 12.9% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 35/100, ranked #769 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.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 307.3:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.4% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Lawn El, with a diversity index of 43.8/100.

Its largest campus is Jim Ned H S, enrolling 464 students (38% of the district's total enrollment).

Jim Ned H S accounts for 28.6% of all Jim Ned Cisd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Jim Ned 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

Jim Ned Cisd school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Jim Ned Cisd school enrollment ranges from 224 students (lowest) to 464 students (highest), a spread of 240 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 NCES Common Core of Data

Jim Ned Cisd student-counselor ratio is 307:1 — 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 Jim Ned Cisd is typically wider than the Jim Ned Cisd-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Jim Ned Cisd chronic absenteeism rate is 13.0% — 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?

12.9%
Federal
39.3%
State
47.8%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
769 / 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 4 schools in Jim Ned Cisd.

White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 1.1%
Multiracial 3.3%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 34.2/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Jim Ned Cisd's schools, below the Texas average of 44.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Lawn El 43.8
  2. 2 Buffalo Gap El 35.2
  3. 3 Jim Ned H S 31.0
  4. 4 Jim Ned Middle 26.7

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
307.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Jim Ned Cisd

School Enrollment
Jim Ned H S
464
Lawn El
296
Jim Ned Middle
245
Buffalo Gap El
224

How Jim Ned Cisd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Nyos Charter School Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
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Columbus Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Jim Ned Cisd'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 Jim Ned Cisd?

Jim Ned Cisd has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 combined, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,624 students.

How much does Jim Ned Cisd spend per student?

Jim Ned Cisd spends $10,697 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #769 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Jim Ned Cisd?

Jim Ned Cisd students are 79.4% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.1% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Jim Ned Cisd?

Jim Ned Cisd has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #769 out of 1044 districts in Texas.