KEMP ISD operates 5 public schools serving 1,835 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 high, 1 middle, 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 1,691 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kaufman County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,780 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 34.1% local, 50.1% state, and 15.8% 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 $86,339 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 43/100, ranked #647 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 47.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 51.1% Hispanic or Latino, 43.7% White, 1.6% African American across the district's schools.
Kemp H S accounts for 33.5% of all KEMP ISD student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means KEMP ISD-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.
KEMP ISD school enrollment varies 71× across entities
KEMP ISD school enrollment ranges from 8 students (lowest) to 566 students (highest), a spread of 558 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.
KEMP ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 47.1% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)
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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.
KEMP ISD has 5 schools, including 2 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,835 students.
How much does KEMP ISD spend per student?
KEMP ISD spends $12,780 per student. The district has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #647 in Texas.
What is the average teacher salary in KEMP ISD?
The average teacher salary in KEMP ISD is $86,339 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near KEMP ISD?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kaufman County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of KEMP ISD?
KEMP ISD students are 51.1% Hispanic or Latino, 43.7% White, 1.6% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for KEMP ISD?
KEMP ISD has an equity score of 43/100, ranking #647 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.