Terrell County Isd

Sanderson, Texas — 1 schools

129
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,827
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Terrell County Isd operates 1 public schools serving 129 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 114 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Terrell County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,827 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 90.2% local, 5.0% state, and 4.8% 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 $116,278 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 265.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.4% Hispanic or Latino, 41.2% White, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Sanderson Schools accounts for 100.0% of all Terrell County Isd student enrollment

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

Terrell County Isd student-counselor ratio is 265:1 — 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 Terrell County Isd is typically wider than the Terrell County Isd-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Terrell County Isd chronic absenteeism rate is 13.2% — 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?

4.8%
Federal
5.0%
State
90.2%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$789
Studio/mo
$811
1 BR/mo
$1,015
2 BR/mo
$1,321
3 BR/mo
$1,493
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$116,278
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 1 schools in Terrell County Isd.

White 41.2%
Hispanic or Latino 54.4%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

265.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Terrell County Isd

School Enrollment
Sanderson Schools
114

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Terrell County Isd?

Terrell County Isd has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 129 students.

How much does Terrell County Isd spend per student?

Terrell County Isd spends $20,827 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Terrell County Isd?

The average teacher salary in Terrell County Isd is $116,278 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Terrell County Isd?

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

What is the demographic composition of Terrell County Isd?

Terrell County Isd students are 54.4% Hispanic or Latino, 41.2% White, 0.9% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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