Texas School District Funding Gaps

In April 2024, the School Finance Indicators Database released new estimates of school district funding gaps, which refer to the difference between how much per-pupil funding each district receives and how much per-pupil funding each district needs . Linking these estimates to Texas Education Agency (TEA) student achievement ratings , this brief examines the extent of funding gaps in Texas school districts and how they impact student performance. The brief also identifies the gaps that are of greatest concern.