Kaufman ISD School District

1000 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142-2298
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Kaufman ISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,103 students in Kaufman ISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Kaufman ISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
7 Schools
9,179 Schools
# Students
4,103 Students
5,427,148 Students
# Teachers
273 Teachers
369,134 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

District Rank

Kaufman ISD School District, which is ranked #625 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (TX)
#620 out of 1198 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Kaufman ISD  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
38%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kaufman ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
39%
42%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kaufman ISD  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
98%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Kaufman ISD  School District and public school graduation rate of TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.64
# American Indian Students
19 Students
18,023 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
14 Students
261,795 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2,183 Students
2,860,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
53%
# Black Students
175 Students
694,243 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
1,601 Students
1,427,300 Students
% White Students
39%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
8,476 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
156,763 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
189
244,977
# Students in K Grade:
279
371,228
# Students in 1st Grade:
287
385,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
285
383,593
# Students in 3rd Grade:
300
384,793
# Students in 4th Grade:
279
385,943
# Students in 5th Grade:
273
389,980
# Students in 6th Grade:
302
400,481
# Students in 7th Grade:
344
418,819
# Students in 8th Grade:
332
424,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
367
476,074
# Students in 10th Grade:
306
408,889
# Students in 11th Grade:
299
389,524
# Students in 12th Grade:
261
362,296
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,674 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,640. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,985 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$52 MM
$74,029 MM
This chart display total revenue of Kaufman ISD  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$45 MM
$78,063 MM
This chart display total spending of Kaufman ISD  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,674
$13,640
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Kaufman ISD  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,985
$14,384
This chart display average spending per public school student in Kaufman ISD  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in TX by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kaufman ISD School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lucille Nash Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1002 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-6415
Grades: 1-5
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Kaufman High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3205 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2811
Grades: 9-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #33.
J W Monday Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
905 S Madison St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-3513
Grades: 1-5
| 452 students
Rank: #44.
Gary W Campbell High School
Alternative School
(Reading: <50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3507 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-8789
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Rank: #55.
Norman J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 S Houston St
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-2410
Grades: 6-9
| 978 students
Rank: #66.
J R Phillips Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Royal Dr
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-4500
Grades: 1-5
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
1605 Rand Rd
Kaufman, TX 75142
(972) 932-0800
Grades: PK-K
| 468 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Kaufman ISD School District?
Kaufman ISD School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,103 students.
What is the rank of Kaufman ISD School District?
Kaufman ISD School District is ranked #625 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kaufman ISD School District?
53% of Kaufman ISD School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kaufman ISD School District?
Kaufman ISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Kaufman ISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,985 is less than the state median of $14,384. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,103 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 61%
  • : 98% (Top 5% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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