KELTON ISD

WHEELER, Texas — 1 schools

153
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$36,328
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

KELTON ISD operates 1 public schools serving 153 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 129 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Wheeler County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $36,328 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 72.5% local, 17.0% 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 $102,372 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 19.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.4% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% African American across the district's schools.

Kelton School accounts for 100.0% of all KELTON ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means KELTON ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

KELTON ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

KELTON ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 19.4% — 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 KELTON ISD is typically wider than the KELTON ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.4%
Federal
17.0%
State
72.5%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Wheeler County county, where this district is located.

$784
Studio/mo
$806
1 BR/mo
$1,008
2 BR/mo
$1,209
3 BR/mo
$1,483
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$102,372
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 1 schools in KELTON ISD.

White 67.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
African American 6.2%
Asian 3.1%
Multiracial 7.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

19.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in KELTON ISD

School Enrollment
Kelton School
129

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in KELTON ISD?

KELTON ISD has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 153 students.

How much does KELTON ISD spend per student?

KELTON ISD spends $36,328 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in KELTON ISD?

The average teacher salary in KELTON ISD is $102,372 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near KELTON ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of KELTON ISD?

KELTON ISD students are 67.4% White, 15.5% Hispanic or Latino, 6.2% African American, 3.1% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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