KEMP ISD

KEMP, Texas — 5 schools

1,835
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$12,780
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

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.

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

Where does the funding come from?

15.8%
Federal
50.1%
State
34.1%
Local

Funding Equity

43
Equity Score
647 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,582
Studio/mo
$1,648
1 BR/mo
$1,931
2 BR/mo
$2,431
3 BR/mo
$3,091
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$86,339
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 5 schools in KEMP ISD.

White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
African American 1.6%
Multiracial 3.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

47.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in KEMP ISD

School Enrollment
Kemp H S
566
Kemp J H
439
Kemp Pri
371
Kemp Int
307
Kemp Alternative
8

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in KEMP ISD?

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.

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