PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD

STINNETT, Texas — 2 schools

573
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,924
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD operates 2 public schools serving 573 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 513 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hutchinson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,924 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 86.3% local, 5.4% state, and 8.3% 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 $96,860 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 61/100, ranked #312 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 209:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 17.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.3% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.

West Texas Secondary School accounts for 59.3% of all PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD-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

PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD student-counselor ratio is 209:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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

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

PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD chronic absenteeism rate is 17.8% — 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 PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD is typically wider than the PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.3%
Federal
5.4%
State
86.3%
Local

Funding Equity

61
Equity Score
312 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$737
Studio/mo
$742
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,632
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$96,860
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 2 schools in PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD.

White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
African American 1.0%
Multiracial 4.2%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

209:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
17.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD

School Enrollment
West Texas Secondary School
304
West Texas El
209

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD?

PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 573 students.

How much does PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD spend per student?

PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD spends $19,924 per student. The district has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #312 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD?

The average teacher salary in PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD is $96,860 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD?

PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD students are 69.3% White, 24.6% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD?

PLEMONS-STINNETT-PHILLIPS CISD has an equity score of 61/100, ranking #312 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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