SPRING BRANCH ISD

HOUSTON, Texas — 46 schools

33,649
Total Enrollment
46
Schools
$18,524
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

SPRING BRANCH ISD operates 46 public schools serving 33,649 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 29 other, 8 elementary, 6 middle, 3 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 33,849 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Harris County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,524 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 74.2% local, 6.5% state, and 19.3% 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 $82,203 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 47/100, ranked #574 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 6 of 46 schools offering Advanced Placement (107 AP courses district-wide), a 532.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 19.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 56.3% Hispanic or Latino, 27.0% White, 6.9% Asian across the district's schools.

SPRING BRANCH ISD school enrollment varies 2636× across entities

SPRING BRANCH ISD school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 2,636 students (highest), a spread of 2,635 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. 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

SPRING BRANCH ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.1% 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

SPRING BRANCH ISD student-counselor ratio is 533:1 — 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

SPRING BRANCH ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 19.1% — 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 SPRING BRANCH ISD is typically wider than the SPRING BRANCH 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?

19.3%
Federal
6.5%
State
74.2%
Local

Funding Equity

47
Equity Score
574 / 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 Harris County county, where this district is located.

$1,280
Studio/mo
$1,323
1 BR/mo
$1,573
2 BR/mo
$2,116
3 BR/mo
$2,639
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$82,203
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 46 schools in SPRING BRANCH ISD.

White 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
African American 5.7%
Asian 6.9%
Multiracial 3.2%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

6 / 46
Schools with AP
107 AP courses total
532.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in SPRING BRANCH ISD

School Enrollment
Memorial H S
2,636
Northbrook H S
2,398
Stratford H S
2,394
Spring Woods H S
2,020
Memorial Middle
1,236
Spring Branch Middle
1,137
Spring Forest Middle
993
Valley Oaks El
894
Westchester Academy for International Studies
Charter
864
Pine Shadows El
859
Wilchester El
854
Frostwood El
838
Ridgecrest El
836
Rummel Creek El
793
Spring Woods Middle
778
Bunker Hill El
766
Nottingham El
746
Buffalo Creek El
741
Landrum Middle
698
Meadow Wood El
686
Cedar Brook El
654
Hollibrook El
636
Housman El
634
Spring Shadows El
600
Hunters Creek El
575
Spring Branch El
570
Spring Oaks Middle
565
Northbrook Middle
508
Edgewood El
503
Woodview El
503
Shadow Oaks El
487
Westwood El
475
Terrace El
457
Sherwood El
437
Cornerstone Academy
Charter
423
Treasure Forest El
405
Thornwood El
391
Memorial Drive El
388
The Tiger Trail School
286
The Lion Lane School
268
The Wildcat Way School
268
The Bear Blvd School
257
The Panda Path School
176
Spring Branch Academic Institute
174
Bendwood School
41
Harris Co J J a E P
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in SPRING BRANCH ISD?

SPRING BRANCH ISD has 46 schools, including 3 high, 29 other, 6 middle, 8 elementary. Total enrollment is 33,649 students.

How much does SPRING BRANCH ISD spend per student?

SPRING BRANCH ISD spends $18,524 per student. The district has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #574 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in SPRING BRANCH ISD?

The average teacher salary in SPRING BRANCH ISD is $82,203 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near SPRING BRANCH ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of SPRING BRANCH ISD?

SPRING BRANCH ISD students are 56.3% Hispanic or Latino, 27.0% White, 6.9% Asian, 5.7% African American, averaged across 46 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for SPRING BRANCH ISD?

SPRING BRANCH ISD has an equity score of 47/100, ranking #574 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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