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IRVING ISD

Texas · Public School District
38
Schools
31,428
Students
$12,870
Per-Pupil Spend
-10% nat'l
86.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+35pp vs nat'l
92.3%
Graduation Rate
+5.8pp vs nat'l
District Overview

IRVING ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 31,428 students across 38 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 8 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.3% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,870 is below the national average for a US public school district. 87% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 37/100.

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All Schools (38)
Elementary Schools20 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BARTON ELPK–05837
BRANDENBURG ELPK–05910
BRITAIN ELPK–05608
BROWN ELPK–05700
DAVIS ELPK–05833
ELLIOTT ELPK–05512
FARINE ELPK–05879
GILBERT F M ELPK–05723
GOOD ELPK–05696
HALEY J ELPK–05692
HALEY T ELPK–05798
HANES ELPK–05676
JACKIE MAE TOWNSELL ELPK–05839
JOHN W AND MARGIE STIPES ELPK–05620
JOHNSTON ELPK–05798
KEYES ELPK–05685
LEE ELPK–05709
LIVELY ELPK–05779
SCHULZE ELPK–05637
TOWNLEY ELPK–05648
Middle Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AUSTIN MIDDLE06–08844
BOWIE MIDDLE06–08818
CROCKETT MIDDLE06–08888
HOUSTON MIDDLE06–08829
LADY BIRD JOHNSON MIDDLE06–08855
LAMAR MIDDLE06–08670
LORENZO DE ZAVALA MIDDLE06–08853
TRAVIS MIDDLE06–08971
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BARBARA CARDWELL CAREER PREPARATORY CENTER09–12264
IRVING H S09–122,519
JACK E SINGLEY ACADEMY09–121,337
MACARTHUR H S09–122,586
NIMITZ H S09–122,361
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CLIFTON EARLY CHILDHOODPK–PK431
DALLAS CO SCHOOL FOR ACCELERATED LRNG08–115
KINKEADE EARLY CHILDHOODPK–PK324
PIERCE EARLY CHILDHOODPK–PK294
STUDENT REASSIGNMENT CTRKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,870-10% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
46%
State
37.6%
Local (property tax)
45.7%
Federal
16.7%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (46%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
38
Schools
31,428
Students
87%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.3%
Opportunity Score37/100
StateTexas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.3% graduation rate — 5.8 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Range of school options
With 38 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
High economic need in community
87% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in IRVING ISD?
IRVING ISD has 38 public schools, serving a total of 31,428 students.
What is the graduation rate for IRVING ISD?
The graduation rate is 92.3%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does IRVING ISD spend per student?
IRVING ISD spends $12,870 per pupil — 10% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in IRVING ISD?
87% of students in IRVING ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in IRVING ISD?
No, IRVING ISD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does IRVING ISD serve?
IRVING ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for IRVING ISD?
The median opportunity score across schools in IRVING ISD is 37/100. 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.