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Keene Independent School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Keene.

Students
1,119
Schools
5
Spent per student
$13,567
TX $12,815
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
69%
Debt
$9.8M
fiscal 2024
The gist

What stands out about Keene Independent School District

  • School Grade B−: better than 47% of Texas districts
  • Spends 6% more per student than the TX average
  • 14 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 10.4% since 2021
  • Debt of $9.8M, about $8,735 per student

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Keene.

PK–2Keene ElThis district
6–8Keene J HThis district
9–12Keene H SThis district

Test scores vs. TX

2020–21
Math proficiency37%
State average 36.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 90.2%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$13,567 per student · 6% above TX
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 33%Other 5%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 20%State 70%Federal 10%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
1,014’21
1,053’22
1,097’23
1,119’24

Up 10.4% since 2021.

Students
White 41%Hispanic 38%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 14%Two or more races 4%Black 3%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

5 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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