SANTO ISD

SANTO, Texas — 2 schools

546
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$13,940
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SANTO ISD operates 2 public schools serving 546 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 582 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Palo Pinto County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,940 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 52.9% local, 34.3% state, and 12.8% 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 $77,375 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #827 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 431:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 7.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 77.3% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American across the district's schools.

Santo H S accounts for 51.9% of all SANTO ISD student enrollment

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

SANTO ISD student-counselor ratio is 431:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

SANTO ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 7.0% — 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?

12.8%
Federal
34.3%
State
52.9%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
827 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$820
Studio/mo
$825
1 BR/mo
$1,068
2 BR/mo
$1,397
3 BR/mo
$1,792
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$77,375
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 SANTO ISD.

White 77.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
Multiracial 2.0%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

431:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
7.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in SANTO ISD

School Enrollment
Santo H S
302
Santo El
280

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SANTO ISD?

SANTO ISD has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 546 students.

How much does SANTO ISD spend per student?

SANTO ISD spends $13,940 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #827 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in SANTO ISD?

The average teacher salary in SANTO ISD is $77,375 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near SANTO ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of SANTO ISD?

SANTO ISD students are 77.3% White, 19.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SANTO ISD?

SANTO ISD has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #827 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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