REDWATER ISD

TEXARKANA, Texas — 4 schools

1,059
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$14,018
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

REDWATER ISD operates 4 public schools serving 1,059 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,103 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Bowie County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,018 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 26.6% local, 65.3% state, and 8.2% 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 $85,009 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 54/100, ranked #452 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 275.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 22.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.4% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% African American across the district's schools.

Redwater H S accounts for 32.4% of all REDWATER ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means REDWATER ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

REDWATER ISD school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

REDWATER ISD school enrollment ranges from 166 students (lowest) to 357 students (highest), a spread of 191 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

REDWATER ISD student-counselor ratio is 276:1 — 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 REDWATER ISD is typically wider than the REDWATER ISD-aggregate figure suggests.

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

REDWATER ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 22.9% — 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 REDWATER ISD is typically wider than the REDWATER 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?

8.2%
Federal
65.3%
State
26.6%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
452 / 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 Bowie County county, where this district is located.

$859
Studio/mo
$868
1 BR/mo
$1,101
2 BR/mo
$1,369
3 BR/mo
$1,657
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$85,009
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 4 schools in REDWATER ISD.

White 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 3.4%
Multiracial 3.4%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

275.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
22.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in REDWATER ISD

School Enrollment
Redwater H S
357
Redwater El
329
Redwater Int
251
Redwater J H
166

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in REDWATER ISD?

REDWATER ISD has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,059 students.

How much does REDWATER ISD spend per student?

REDWATER ISD spends $14,018 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #452 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in REDWATER ISD?

The average teacher salary in REDWATER ISD is $85,009 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near REDWATER ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of REDWATER ISD?

REDWATER ISD students are 87.4% White, 4.5% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% African American, 0.2% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for REDWATER ISD?

REDWATER ISD has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #452 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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