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EAST CENTRAL ISD

Texas · Public School District
14
Schools
10,594
Students
$11,561
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
59.6%
Free Lunch Rate
+7pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

EAST CENTRAL ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 10,594 students across 14 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,561 is below the national average for a US public school district. 60% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 44/100.

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All Schools (14)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
HARMONY ELPK–05684
HIGHLAND FOREST ELPK–05590
OAK CREST ELPK–05674
PECAN VALLEY ELPK–05487
SALADO ELPK–05696
SINCLAIR ELPK–05721
TRADITION ELPK–05993
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST CENTRAL HERITAGE MIDDLE06–081,120
LEGACY MIDDLE06–081,137
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EAST CENTRAL H S09–123,252
Other Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BEXAR CO J J A E P09–102
BEXAR COUNTY LRN CTR08–1128
EAST CENTRAL CAST LEAD H SCharter08–11186
PRE/K FOR SA - EAST CENTRAL ISDPK–PK24
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,561-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
45%
State
34.9%
Local (property tax)
45.0%
Federal
20.2%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (45%), with notable federal support (20%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
14
Schools
10,594
Students
60%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score44/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,561, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
20% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in EAST CENTRAL ISD?
EAST CENTRAL ISD has 14 public schools, serving a total of 10,594 students.
What is the graduation rate for EAST CENTRAL ISD?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does EAST CENTRAL ISD spend per student?
EAST CENTRAL ISD spends $11,561 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in EAST CENTRAL ISD?
60% of students in EAST CENTRAL ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in EAST CENTRAL ISD?
Yes — 1 of the 14 schools in EAST CENTRAL ISD is a charter school.
What grade levels does EAST CENTRAL ISD serve?
EAST CENTRAL ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for EAST CENTRAL ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in EAST CENTRAL ISD is 44/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.