Top Rankings
Kaufman Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,356 students in Kaufman Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kaufman Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
4,356 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
286 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kaufman Independent School District, which is ranked #438 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 99% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#431 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥99%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.6%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
59%
54%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
33%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,938 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,347 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,938
$13,371
Spending / Student
$10,347
$14,099
Best Kaufman Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J W Monday Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 S Madison St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Gr: 1-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Lucille Nash Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Gr: 1-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Kaufman High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3205 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Gr: 9-12 | 1,294 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Norman J High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3701 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Gr: 6-8 | 961 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Gary W Campbell High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3507 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Gr: 10-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #66.
J R Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 Royal Dr
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Gr: 1-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Rand Rd
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-0800
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-0800
Gr: PK-K | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kaufman Independent School District?
Kaufman Independent School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,356 students.
What is the rank of Kaufman Independent School District?
Kaufman Independent School District is ranked #438 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman Independent School District?
59% of Kaufman Independent School District students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kaufman Independent School District?
Kaufman Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kaufman Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,347 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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