Pawnee Independent School District

6229 Fm798
Pawnee, TX 78145-0569
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 577 students in Pawnee Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public School in Pawnee Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
1 School
9,320 Schools
# Students
577 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Pawnee Independent School District, which is ranked #349 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#355 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
47%
44%
55-59%
51%
21-39%
46%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
60%
53%
% Black
21%
13%
% White
16%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,317 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,073 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,317
$13,387
Spending / Student
$10,073
$14,116

Best Pawnee Independent School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pawnee El / J H/hs
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6229 Fm 798
Pawnee, TX 78145
(361) 456-7256
Gr: PK-10 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Pawnee Independent School District?
Pawnee Independent School District manages 1 public schools serving 577 students.
What is the rank of Pawnee Independent School District?
Pawnee Independent School District is ranked #349 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Pawnee Independent School District?
60% of Pawnee Independent School District students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pawnee Independent School District?
Pawnee Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Pawnee Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,073 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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