North East ISD serves 56,155 students across 75 schools in Bexar County, Texas, operating a mixed urban-rural locale. The district experienced a 6.1% enrollment decline in the prior year, contrasting with its substantial size as one of the larger Texas districts. With 3,972.6 teachers, the student-teacher ratio stands at 14.1:1, slightly favorable compared to many comparable districts.
Academically, North East ISD's proficiency levels fall below state performance benchmarks. Math proficiency reached 48.0% while reading proficiency measured 59.0%. The graduation rate of 87.5% trails the state average of 92.3%, though the dropout rate of 2.7% remains relatively low. Chronic absenteeism at 20.3% represents a notable challenge.
Demographic composition reflects significant diversity and economic need. Hispanic students comprise 63.5% of enrollment, with 20.8% identified as English learners. Economically disadvantaged students represent 50.8% of the population, and 17.1% receive special education services.
Financially, North East ISD operates with per-pupil spending of $9,987, notably below the state average of $12,908. The $773.2M total budget relies heavily on local funding sources at 72.3%, with state contributions at 16.7% and federal sources at 11.0%. This funding structure and per-pupil spending differential may influence resource allocation across the district's operations and academic programs.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
56,155
Schools
75
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,987
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2020-21
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
48.0%
Gap between highest and lowest performing racial/ethnic subgroups
Gap interpretation:Large gaps (>10%) indicate significant disparities between student groups that may benefit from targeted intervention programs.
STAAR Performance Levels:
Source: Texas Education Agency, Texas Academic Performance Reports (TAPR), 2024-25 School Year