Perrin-Whitt Cisd

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Perrin, Texas - 2 schools

An equity score of 36/100 ranks Perrin-Whitt Cisd #758 of 1044 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $13,748 per pupil, Perrin-Whitt Cisd ranks #445 of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

319
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,748
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Perrin-Whitt Cisd operates 2 public schools serving 319 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 Jack County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,748 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1202 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 69.5% local, 18.9% state, and 11.7% 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 36/100, ranked #758 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.

a 324:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.5% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Perrin H S, enrolling 324 students (65% of the district's total enrollment).

Perrin H S accounts for 65.5% of all Perrin-Whitt Cisd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Perrin-Whitt Cisd a distant remainder — means Perrin-Whitt Cisd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Perrin-Whitt Cisd student-counselor ratio is 324:1 — 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 Perrin-Whitt Cisd is typically wider than the Perrin-Whitt Cisd-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Perrin-Whitt Cisd chronic absenteeism rate is 12.2% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.7%
Federal
18.9%
State
69.5%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
758 / 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 2 schools in Perrin-Whitt Cisd.

White 77.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Multiracial 4.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

324:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Perrin-Whitt Cisd

School Enrollment
Perrin H S
324
Perrin El
171

How Perrin-Whitt Cisd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Texas districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Covington Isd Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Roby Cisd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Savoy Isd Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Trinity Charter School Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Rankin Isd Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Perrin-Whitt Cisd'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 Perrin-Whitt Cisd?

Perrin-Whitt Cisd has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 319 students.

How much does Perrin-Whitt Cisd spend per student?

Perrin-Whitt Cisd spends $13,748 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #758 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Perrin-Whitt Cisd?

Perrin-Whitt Cisd students are 77.5% White, 17.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Perrin-Whitt Cisd?

Perrin-Whitt Cisd has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #758 out of 1044 districts in Texas.