LA GRANGE ISD

LA GRANGE, Texas — 3 schools

1,883
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,911
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

LA GRANGE ISD operates 3 public schools serving 1,883 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,870 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Fayette County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,911 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 59.8% local, 21.5% state, and 18.6% 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 $76,177 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 42/100, ranked #665 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 490:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.9% White, 42.0% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% African American across the district's schools.

La Grange El accounts for 51.4% of all LA GRANGE ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LA GRANGE 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

LA GRANGE ISD school enrollment varies 3.1× across entities

LA GRANGE ISD school enrollment ranges from 309 students (lowest) to 961 students (highest), a spread of 652 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

LA GRANGE ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.6% 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

LA GRANGE ISD student-counselor ratio is 490:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

LA GRANGE ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 22.1% — 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 LA GRANGE ISD is typically wider than the LA GRANGE 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?

18.6%
Federal
21.5%
State
59.8%
Local

Funding Equity

42
Equity Score
665 / 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 Fayette County county, where this district is located.

$771
Studio/mo
$882
1 BR/mo
$1,019
2 BR/mo
$1,388
3 BR/mo
$1,597
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$76,177
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 3 schools in LA GRANGE ISD.

White 45.9%
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
African American 7.6%
Multiracial 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
490:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in LA GRANGE ISD

School Enrollment
La Grange El
961
La Grange H S
600
La Grange Middle
309

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in LA GRANGE ISD?

LA GRANGE ISD has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,883 students.

How much does LA GRANGE ISD spend per student?

LA GRANGE ISD spends $14,911 per student. The district has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #665 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in LA GRANGE ISD?

The average teacher salary in LA GRANGE ISD is $76,177 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near LA GRANGE ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of LA GRANGE ISD?

LA GRANGE ISD students are 45.9% White, 42.0% Hispanic or Latino, 7.6% African American, 0.5% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for LA GRANGE ISD?

LA GRANGE ISD has an equity score of 42/100, ranking #665 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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