Olfen Isd operates 3 public schools serving 132 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 145 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Runnels County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,816 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 6.5% local, 79.9% state, and 13.6% 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 $79,681 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.
and 16.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.1% White, 49.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Olfen School accounts for 97.2% of all Olfen Isd student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Olfen 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.
Olfen Isd school enrollment varies 141× across entities
Olfen Isd school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 141 students (highest), a spread of 140 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Olfen Isd has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 63.5% 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.
Olfen Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 16.3% — 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 Olfen Isd is typically wider than the Olfen Isd-aggregate figure suggests.
Olfen Isd has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 132 students.
How much does Olfen Isd spend per student?
Olfen Isd spends $13,816 per student.
What is the average teacher salary in Olfen Isd?
The average teacher salary in Olfen Isd is $79,681 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Olfen Isd?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Runnels County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Olfen Isd?
Olfen Isd students are 50.1% White, 49.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.