North Zulch Isd

Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. District totals are aggregated directly from the schools reporting under this district in the source records. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, the data changelog, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.

North Zulch, Texas - 1 schools

An equity score of 62/100 ranks North Zulch Isd #322 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,511 per pupil, North Zulch Isd ranks #441 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

352
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$14,511
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Zulch Isd operates 1 public schools serving 352 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 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 Madison County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,511 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 52.1% local, 35.4% state, and 12.6% 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 62/100, ranked #322 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 333:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 18.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.3% White, 19.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is North Zulch Elementary/Secondary, enrolling 333 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

North Zulch Elementary/Secondary accounts for 94.6% of all North Zulch Isd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of North Zulch Isd a distant remainder — means North Zulch 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

North Zulch Isd reports 65.9% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. 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

North Zulch Isd student-counselor ratio is 333:1 — 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 North Zulch Isd is typically wider than the North Zulch Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

North Zulch Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 18.3% — 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 North Zulch Isd is typically wider than the North Zulch Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.6%
Federal
35.4%
State
52.1%
Local

Funding Equity

62
Equity Score
322 / 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 1 schools in North Zulch Isd.

White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
African American 2.1%
Multiracial 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

333:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Zulch Isd

School Enrollment
North Zulch Elementary/Secondary
333

How North Zulch Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Lasara Isd Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Morton Isd Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Sterling City Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Benavides Isd Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Slocum Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to North Zulch Isd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Texas

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Houston Isd
189,934 students · 274 schools · $13,072/pupil
Compare vs North Zulch Isd →
Dallas Isd
141,169 students · 240 schools · $14,470/pupil
Compare vs North Zulch Isd →
Cypress-Fairbanks Isd
118,010 students · 91 schools · $10,693/pupil
Compare vs North Zulch Isd →
Northside Isd
102,719 students · 124 schools · $10,632/pupil
Compare vs North Zulch Isd →
Katy Isd
92,667 students · 74 schools · $11,284/pupil
Compare vs North Zulch Isd →

Nationwide districts with similar enrollment or spending

Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by per-pupil expenditure, not the same-state lists above.

Compare North Zulch Isd

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs Houston Isd →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Zulch Isd?

North Zulch Isd has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 352 students.

How much does North Zulch Isd spend per student?

North Zulch Isd spends $14,511 per student. The district has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #322 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of North Zulch Isd?

North Zulch Isd students are 73.3% White, 19.2% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Zulch Isd?

North Zulch Isd has an equity score of 62/100, ranking #322 out of 1047 districts in Texas.