Neches Isd

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Neches, Texas - 2 schools

An equity score of 68/100 ranks Neches Isd #232 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $15,261 per pupil, Neches Isd ranks #345 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

310
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$15,261
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Neches Isd operates 2 public schools serving 310 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined 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 Anderson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,261 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 28.7% local, 55.7% state, and 15.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 68/100, ranked #232 of 1047 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 337:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 24.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.5% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Neches El, enrolling 195 students (58% of the district's total enrollment).

Neches El accounts for 57.9% of all Neches Isd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Neches Isd a distant remainder — means Neches Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Neches Isd reports 50.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Neches Isd student-counselor ratio is 337:1 — 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 Neches Isd is typically wider than the Neches Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Neches Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 24.5% — 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 Neches Isd is typically wider than the Neches Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.6%
Federal
55.7%
State
28.7%
Local

Funding Equity

68
Equity Score
232 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Neches Isd.

White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 7.3%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 2.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

337:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Neches Isd

School Enrollment
Neches El
195
Neches H S
142

How Neches Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Springlake-Earth Isd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Baird Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Calvin Nelms Charter Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Promesa Academy Charter School Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Neches Isd'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 Neches Isd?

Neches Isd has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 310 students.

How much does Neches Isd spend per student?

Neches Isd spends $15,261 per student. The district has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #232 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Neches Isd?

Neches Isd students are 73.5% White, 15.4% Hispanic or Latino, 7.3% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Neches Isd?

Neches Isd has an equity score of 68/100, ranking #232 out of 1047 districts in Texas.