Springlake-Earth Isd

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Earth, Texas - 2 schools

An equity score of 77/100 ranks Springlake-Earth Isd #95 of 1047 districts in Texas (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,594 per pupil, Springlake-Earth Isd ranks #216 of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending (Texas districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

310
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,594
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Springlake-Earth Isd operates 2 public schools serving 310 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Lamb County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,594 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 1207 Texas districts by per-pupil spending. See how Texas compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 19.9% local, 63.5% state, and 16.6% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 77/100, ranked #95 of 1047 in Texas against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 409:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 23.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% White, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Springlake-Earth H S, enrolling 230 students (56% of the district's total enrollment).

Springlake-Earth H S accounts for 56.2% of all Springlake-Earth Isd student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Springlake-Earth Isd a distant remainder — means Springlake-Earth Isd-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Springlake-Earth Isd reports 69.0% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Springlake-Earth Isd student-counselor ratio is 409:1 — 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

Springlake-Earth Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 23.7% — 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 Springlake-Earth Isd is typically wider than the Springlake-Earth Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.6%
Federal
63.5%
State
19.9%
Local

Funding Equity

77
Equity Score
95 / 1047
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Springlake-Earth Isd.

White 22.6%
Hispanic or Latino 75.2%
African American 1.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

409:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Springlake-Earth Isd

School Enrollment
Springlake-Earth H S
230
Springlake-Earth Elem/Middle School
179

How Springlake-Earth Isd Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Neches Isd Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Brazos School for Inquiry & Creativity Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Baird Isd Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Calvin Nelms Charter Schools Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded
Promesa Academy Charter School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Springlake-Earth Isd's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Springlake-Earth Isd?

Springlake-Earth Isd has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 310 students.

How much does Springlake-Earth Isd spend per student?

Springlake-Earth Isd spends $16,594 per student. The district has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #95 in Texas.

What is the demographic composition of Springlake-Earth Isd?

Springlake-Earth Isd students are 75.2% Hispanic or Latino, 22.6% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Springlake-Earth Isd?

Springlake-Earth Isd has an equity score of 77/100, ranking #95 out of 1047 districts in Texas.