WELLINGTON ISD

WELLINGTON, Texas — 3 schools

530
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,308
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WELLINGTON ISD operates 3 public schools serving 530 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 534 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Collingsworth County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,308 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 24.4% local, 55.4% state, and 20.2% 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 $90,000 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 60/100, ranked #336 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 203:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 2.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 49.4% White, 45.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American across the district's schools.

Wellington El accounts for 44.6% of all WELLINGTON ISD student enrollment

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

WELLINGTON ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 54.1% 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

WELLINGTON ISD student-counselor ratio is 203:1 — 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

WELLINGTON ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 2.9% — 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?

20.2%
Federal
55.4%
State
24.4%
Local

Funding Equity

60
Equity Score
336 / 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 Collingsworth County county, where this district is located.

$756
Studio/mo
$778
1 BR/mo
$973
2 BR/mo
$1,266
3 BR/mo
$1,432
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,000
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 WELLINGTON ISD.

White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
African American 2.3%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

203:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
2.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in WELLINGTON ISD

School Enrollment
Wellington El
238
Wellington H S
168
Wellington J H
128

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WELLINGTON ISD?

WELLINGTON ISD has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 530 students.

How much does WELLINGTON ISD spend per student?

WELLINGTON ISD spends $14,308 per student. The district has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #336 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in WELLINGTON ISD?

The average teacher salary in WELLINGTON ISD is $90,000 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WELLINGTON ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of WELLINGTON ISD?

WELLINGTON ISD students are 49.4% White, 45.7% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WELLINGTON ISD?

WELLINGTON ISD has an equity score of 60/100, ranking #336 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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