WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD

WHITE SETTLEMENT, Texas — 9 schools

6,972
Total Enrollment
9
Schools
$11,545
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD operates 9 public schools serving 6,972 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 3 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 7,783 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tarrant County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,545 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 43.9% local, 41.2% state, and 14.9% 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 $67,408 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 19/100, ranked #1012 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 9 schools offering Advanced Placement (7 AP courses district-wide), a 621.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 33.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 40.5% Hispanic or Latino, 36.1% White, 16.1% African American across the district's schools.

Brewer H S accounts for 27.1% of all WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD school enrollment varies 1057× across entities

WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD school enrollment ranges from 2 students (lowest) to 2,113 students (highest), a spread of 2,111 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

WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 52.8% 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

WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD student-counselor ratio is 621:1 — 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

WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD chronic absenteeism rate is 33.2% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.9%
Federal
41.2%
State
43.9%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
1012 / 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 Tarrant County county, where this district is located.

$1,427
Studio/mo
$1,473
1 BR/mo
$1,723
2 BR/mo
$2,273
3 BR/mo
$2,815
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$67,408
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 9 schools in WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD.

White 36.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.5%
African American 16.1%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 5.5%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 9
Schools with AP
7 AP courses total
621.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
33.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD

School Enrollment
Brewer H S
2,113
Brewer Middle
1,500
Tannahill Int
952
North El
800
West El
753
Blue Haze El
735
Liberty El
654
Fine Arts Academy
274
Tarrant Co J J a E P
2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD?

WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD has 9 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary, 3 other. Total enrollment is 6,972 students.

How much does WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD spend per student?

WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD spends $11,545 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #1012 in Texas.

What is the average teacher salary in WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD?

The average teacher salary in WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD is $67,408 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD?

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

What is the demographic composition of WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD?

WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD students are 40.5% Hispanic or Latino, 36.1% White, 16.1% African American, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 9 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD?

WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #1012 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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