Nederland Isd

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Nederland, Texas - 7 schools

An equity score of 23/100 ranks Nederland Isd #940 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,419 per pupil, Nederland Isd ranks #895 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

5,029
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$11,419
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Nederland Isd operates 7 public schools serving 5,029 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 combined, 2 elementary, 1 high 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 Jefferson County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,419 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 60.6% local, 25.1% state, and 14.4% federal, a local-revenue-heavy mix that leaves the district more exposed to property-tax swings and local ballot measures than state-funded peers. The district's equity score is 23/100, ranked #940 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 7 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 499.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 19.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 45.8% White, 33.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.4% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Central Middle, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.

Its largest campus is Nederland H S, enrolling 1,500 students (28% of the district's total enrollment).

Nederland H S accounts for 28.2% of all Nederland Isd student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Nederland 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

Nederland Isd school enrollment varies 2.7× across entities

Nederland Isd school enrollment ranges from 547 students (lowest) to 1,500 students (highest), a spread of 953 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

Nederland Isd student-counselor ratio is 499:1 — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

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 Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

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

Nederland Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 19.2% — 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 Nederland Isd is typically wider than the Nederland 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?

14.4%
Federal
25.1%
State
60.6%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
940 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in Nederland Isd.

White 45.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
African American 8.4%
Asian 7.6%
Multiracial 4.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 63.8/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Nederland Isd's schools, above the Texas average of 44.7.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Central Middle 69.8
  2. 2 Highland Park El 65.5
  3. 3 Nederland H S 64.2
  4. 4 Hillcrest El 64.0
  5. 5 Helena Park El 63.2

Programs & Resources

1 / 7
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
499.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Nederland Isd

School Enrollment
Nederland H S
1,500
Helena Park El
760
Hillcrest El
717
Wilson Middle
678
Central Middle
556
Langham El
553
Highland Park El
547

How Nederland Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Anna Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Marshall Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Basis Texas Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Harmony Public Schools - West Texas Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Argyle Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Nederland 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 Nederland Isd?

Nederland Isd has 7 schools, including 1 high, 4 combined, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 5,029 students.

How much does Nederland Isd spend per student?

Nederland Isd spends $11,419 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #940 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Nederland Isd?

Nederland Isd students are 45.8% White, 33.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.4% African American, 7.6% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Nederland Isd?

Nederland Isd has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #940 out of 1044 districts in Texas.