How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Chisholm Trail Elementary | Thomas Arnold Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Belton, TX | Salado, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 766 | 1,073 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 16.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.0% | 21.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Chisholm Trail Elementary | Thomas Arnold Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,135 | $9,952 |
| District | Belton ISD | Salado ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Chisholm Trail Elementary | Thomas Arnold Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.3% | 64.6% |
| African American | 8.4% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51.0% | 28.3% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.9% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Chisholm Trail Elementary | Thomas Arnold Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 439:1 | 509:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.2% | 11.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 55 | 20 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.