NORTH ZULCH ISD

NORTH ZULCH, Texas — 1 schools

352
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$27,521
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

NORTH ZULCH ISD operates 1 public schools serving 352 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 333 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Madison County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,521 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 52.1% local, 35.4% state, and 12.6% 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 $93,333 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 73/100, ranked #115 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 333:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, 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.

North Zulch Elementary/Secondary accounts for 100.0% of all NORTH ZULCH ISD student enrollment

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

NORTH ZULCH ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 65.9% 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

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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.6%
Federal
35.4%
State
52.1%
Local

Funding Equity

73
Equity Score
115 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$737
Studio/mo
$742
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,432
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$93,333
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 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in NORTH ZULCH ISD?

NORTH ZULCH ISD has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 352 students.

How much does NORTH ZULCH ISD spend per student?

NORTH ZULCH ISD spends $27,521 per student. The district has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #115 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in NORTH ZULCH ISD?

The average teacher salary in NORTH ZULCH ISD is $93,333 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near NORTH ZULCH ISD?

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

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 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for NORTH ZULCH ISD?

NORTH ZULCH ISD has an equity score of 73/100, ranking #115 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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