How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Mount Calm ISD | Penelope School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mount Calm, TX | Penelope, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | other |
| Enrollment | 168 | 216 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 57.1% | 43.5% |
| 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 | Mount Calm ISD | Penelope School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,667 | $14,332 |
| District | Mount Calm ISD | Penelope ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Mount Calm ISD | Penelope School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 59.3% |
| African American | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29.8% | 36.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.4% | 1.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Mount Calm ISD | Penelope School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 255:1 | 364:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 10 | 32 |
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.