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3 schools in REFUGIO ISD

Texas · 656 students · 1 city

REFUGIO ISD runs 3 public K-12 schools inside Texas, with combined enrollment around 656 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in REFUGIO ISD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
656
-26 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How REFUGIO ISD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TexasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
36.9%#543 of 667N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
656#686 of 760#8,445 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#647 of 760N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.5:1#112 of 758#1,540 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
63.6%#337 of 750#2,472 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside REFUGIO ISD

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 705 to 656 students (down 7%) and from 59 to 57 full-time teachers (down 3%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
REFUGIO ELRefugioElementaryPK-05300
REFUGIO H SRefugioHigh09-12222
REFUGIO J HRefugioMiddle06-08134

About REFUGIO ISD

REFUGIO ISD is a thinly populated public-school district in Texas. The district maintains 3 schools and enrolls approximately 656 students.

Looking at the level breakdown, REFUGIO ISD comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, REFUGIO ISD runs about 219 students per school, 64% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 606.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 656 students, decreased 4% from the 682 reported in SY 2020-21.

On allk12, the community for REFUGIO ISD discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does REFUGIO ISD run?
REFUGIO ISD has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 656 students in Texas.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in REFUGIO ISD?
REFUGIO ISD includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in REFUGIO ISD?
REFUGIO EL is the largest public school in REFUGIO ISD by enrollment, with approximately 300 students.
What grade levels does REFUGIO ISD serve?
REFUGIO ISD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.