REFUGIO ISD

REFUGIO, Texas — 3 schools

654
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$27,437
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

REFUGIO ISD operates 3 public schools serving 654 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 656 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Refugio County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $27,437 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 42.8% local, 40.0% state, and 17.2% 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 $98,687 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 77/100, ranked #63 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 3 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 218.7:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 20.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.0% White, 8.1% African American across the district's schools.

Refugio El accounts for 45.7% of all REFUGIO ISD student enrollment

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

REFUGIO ISD school enrollment varies 2.2× across entities

REFUGIO ISD school enrollment ranges from 134 students (lowest) to 300 students (highest), a spread of 166 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

REFUGIO ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 66.7% 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

REFUGIO ISD student-counselor ratio is 219:1 — 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

REFUGIO ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 20.2% — 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 REFUGIO ISD is typically wider than the REFUGIO 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?

17.2%
Federal
40.0%
State
42.8%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
63 / 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 Refugio County county, where this district is located.

$756
Studio/mo
$778
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,353
3 BR/mo
$1,432
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$98,687
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 3 schools in REFUGIO ISD.

White 22.0%
Hispanic or Latino 68.3%
African American 8.1%
Multiracial 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 3
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
218.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in REFUGIO ISD

School Enrollment
Refugio El
300
Refugio H S
222
Refugio J H
134

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in REFUGIO ISD?

REFUGIO ISD has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 654 students.

How much does REFUGIO ISD spend per student?

REFUGIO ISD spends $27,437 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #63 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in REFUGIO ISD?

The average teacher salary in REFUGIO ISD is $98,687 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near REFUGIO ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of REFUGIO ISD?

REFUGIO ISD students are 68.3% Hispanic or Latino, 22.0% White, 8.1% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for REFUGIO ISD?

REFUGIO ISD has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #63 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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