ARLINGTON ISD

Texas · Public School District

Schools

56,167

Students

$14,300

Per-Pupil Spend

≈ nat'l avg

75.3%

Free Lunch Rate

+23pp vs nat'l

87.2%

Graduation Rate

≈ nat'l avg

District Overview

ARLINGTON ISD is a public school district in Texas serving 56,167 students across 75 schools. It includes 52 elementary, 10 middle, 11 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,300 is near the national average for a US public school district. 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (75)

Elementary Schools52 schools

School	Grades	Students
ADAMS EL	PK–06	803
AMOS EL	PK–06	381
ANDERSON EL	PK–06	412
ASHWORTH EL	PK–06	467
ATHERTON EL	PK–06	535
BEBENSEE EL	PK–06	789
BECKHAM EL	PK–06	431
BERRY EL	PK–06	613
BLANTON EL	PK–06	497
BRYANT EL	PK–06	486
BURGIN EL	PK–06	607
BUTLER EL	PK–06	629
COREY FINE ARTS / DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY	KG–05	475
CROUCH EL	PK–06	535
CROW LEADERSHIP ACADEMY	PK–06	542
DITTO EL	PK–06	726
DUFF EL	PK–06	625
DUNN EL	PK–06	607
ELLIS EL	PK–06	757
FARRELL EL	PK–06	565
FITZGERALD EL	PK–06	531
FOSTER EL	PK–06	517
GOODMAN EL	PK–06	476
HALE EL	PK–06	375
HILL EL	PK–06	531
JOHNS EL	PK–06	636
JONES FINE ARTS / DUAL LANGUAGE ACADEMY	KG–05	417
KEY EL	PK–06	401
LARSON EL	PK–06	397
LITTLE EL	PK–06	710
MCNUTT EL	PK–06	666
MILLER EL	PK–06	588
MOORE EL	PK–06	933
MORTON EL	PK–06	472
PATRICK EL	PK–06	576
PEACH EL	PK–06	977
PEARCY STEM ACADEMY	PK–06	549
POPE EL	PK–06	524
RANKIN EL	PK–06	548
REMYNSE EL	PK–06	434
SHERROD EL	PK–06	643
SHORT EL	PK–06	390
SOUTH DAVIS EL	PK–06	648
SPEER EL	PK–06	683
STARRETT EL	PK–06	600
SWIFT EL	PK–06	552
THORNTON EL	PK–06	771
WEBB EL	PK–06	592
WEST EL	PK–06	639
WILLIAMS EL	PK–06	593
WIMBISH WORLD LANGUAGE ACADEMY	PK–06	366
WOOD EL	PK–06	754

Middle Schools10 schools

School	Grades	Students
BAILEY J H	07–08	762
BARNETT J H	07–08	641
BOLES J H	07–08	642
CARTER J H	07–08	910
GUNN J H	06–08	819
NICHOLS J H	07–08	692
OUSLEY J H	07–08	876
SHACKELFORD J H	07–08	640
WORKMAN J H	07–08	1,360
YOUNG J H	07–08	777

High Schools11 schools

School	Grades	Students
ARLINGTON COLLEGE AND CAREER H S	09–12	381
ARLINGTON COLLEGIATE H S	09–12	403
ARLINGTON H S	09–12	2,538
BOWIE H S	09–12	2,391
LAMAR H S	09–12	2,546
MARTIN H S	09–12	3,789
SAM HOUSTON H S	09–12	3,370
SEGUIN H S	09–12	1,529
TARRANT CO J J A E P	07–12	66
TURNING POINT SECONDARY SCHOOL	07–12	106
VENTURE ALTER H S	07–12	630

Other Schools2 schools

School	Grades	Students
COMMUNITY BASED PK	PK–PK	132
KOOKEN ED CTR	PK–PK	196

District Finances

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,300Near national avg

National avg $14,347

Revenue Sources

24%

57%

State

23.9%

Local (property tax)

57.0%

Federal

19.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.

District Snapshot

Schools

56,167

Students

75%

Free Lunch

$14K

Per-Pupil

Graduation Rate87.2%

Opportunity Score48/100

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School Rankings

Best Elementary Schools Best Middle Schools Best High Schools

Strengths & Considerations

Range of school options

With 75 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.

High economic need in community

75% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.

Location

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ARLINGTON ISD?

ARLINGTON ISD has 75 public schools, serving a total of 56,167 students.

What is the graduation rate for ARLINGTON ISD?

The graduation rate is 87.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.

How much does ARLINGTON ISD spend per student?

ARLINGTON ISD spends $14,300 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.

What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in ARLINGTON ISD?

75% of students in ARLINGTON ISD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.

Are there charter schools in ARLINGTON ISD?

No, ARLINGTON ISD does not currently include any charter schools.

What grade levels does ARLINGTON ISD serve?

ARLINGTON ISD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the opportunity score for ARLINGTON ISD?

The median opportunity score across schools in ARLINGTON ISD is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.