Fannindel Independent School District

601 W Main St
Ladonia, TX 75449-1517
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 141 students in Fannindel Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Fannindel Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
2 Schools
9,283 Schools
# Students
141 Students
5,544,466 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
369,214 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fannindel Independent School District, which is ranked #1159 of all 1,194 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (TX)
#1165 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
44%
25-29%
51%
20-29%
46%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.72
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
19%
54%
% Black
37%
13%
% White
32%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,525 is higher than the state median of $13,352. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,191 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (TX)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,525
$13,352
Spending / Student
$20,191
$14,079

Best Fannindel Independent School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fannindel High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 W Main St
Ladonia, TX 75449
(903) 367-7251
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Fannindel Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
409 W Main St
Pecan Gap, TX 75469
(903) 359-6314
Gr: PK-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fannindel Independent School District?
Fannindel Independent School District manages 2 public schools serving 141 students.
What is the rank of Fannindel Independent School District?
Fannindel Independent School District is ranked #1159 out of 1,194 school districts in Texas (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Fannindel Independent School District?
37% of Fannindel Independent School District students are Black, 32% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fannindel Independent School District?
Fannindel Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Fannindel Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,191 is higher than the state median of $14,079. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 141 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 68%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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