Colmesneil Independent School District

610 W Elder
Colmesneil, TX 75938-0037
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 401 students in Colmesneil Independent 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 Colmesneil Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,313 Schools
# Students
401 Students
5,529,835 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
374,835 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Colmesneil Independent School District, which is ranked #677 of all 1,196 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#690 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
39%
44%
47%
51%
35-39%
46%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
7%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
89%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,132 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,584 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,132
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,584
$14,117

Best Colmesneil Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colmesneil Jh/hs
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
610 W Elder
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5757
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Colmesneil Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
610 W Elder
Colmesneil, TX 75938
(409) 837-5757
Gr: PK-6 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Colmesneil Independent School District?
Colmesneil Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 401 students.
What is the rank of Colmesneil Independent School District?
Colmesneil Independent School District is ranked #677 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Colmesneil Independent School District?
89% of Colmesneil Independent School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colmesneil Independent School District?
Colmesneil Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Colmesneil Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,584 is less than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 401 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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