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Public school systems play a crucial role in shaping local economies, influencing everything from property values to workforce development. The economic impact of local public schools extends far beyond education, affecting businesses, government budgets, and community well-being. Below are key ways in which public schools contribute to local economic health.

  1. Boosting Property Values and Municipal Revenue A strong public school system increases demand for housing in the district, driving up property values. Studies consistently show that homes in high-performing school districts command higher prices than comparable homes in weaker districts. Higher property values, in turn, generate more property tax revenue for local governments, which can be reinvested in infrastructure, public safety, and other community services.

    Additionally, businesses are more likely to establish themselves in areas with well-regarded schools, knowing that educated communities attract skilled workers and stable families. This creates a positive feedback loop where better schools lead to economic growth, which then further supports school funding.

  2. Workforce Development and Economic Competitiveness Public schools are the primary source of skilled labor for local industries. By providing foundational education, vocational training, and college preparation, schools ensure that businesses have access to qualified employees. Areas with strong school systems tend to have lower unemployment rates and higher average incomes because educated workers are more productive and adaptable to changing job markets.

    Investments in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs, career and technical education (CTE), and partnerships with local businesses further enhance workforce readiness. Companies often consider school quality when deciding where to locate, as they need a pipeline of talent to sustain operations.

  3. Direct Employment and Local Spending Public schools are among the largest employers in many communities, providing jobs for teachers, administrators, custodians, and support staff. These employees spend their salaries locally, supporting restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The multiplier effect means that every dollar spent on school payroll circulates through the economy multiple times, stimulating additional business activity.

    Beyond salaries, schools also contribute to local economies through construction projects (e.g., building new facilities or renovating old ones), purchasing supplies from area vendors, and contracting services like transportation and food supply. These expenditures create jobs and generate tax revenue.

  4. Reducing Long-Term Public Costs Quality education correlates with lower crime rates, reduced reliance on social welfare programs, and better public health outcomes. Students who graduate from strong school systems are less likely to require government assistance, engage in criminal activity, or face chronic unemployment. This reduces the burden on taxpayers, who would otherwise fund prisons, healthcare for the uninsured, and social services.

    Early childhood education programs, in particular, have been shown to yield high long-term returns by improving graduation rates and future earnings while decreasing incarceration costs.

  5. Attracting and Retaining Families and Businesses Families with children prioritize school quality when choosing where to live. Communities with reputable schools experience population growth, which sustains local businesses and services. Conversely, declining school performance can lead to outmigration, shrinking the tax base and harming economic vitality.

    Similarly, corporations evaluating relocation opportunities assess school systems to ensure employees will have access to good education for their children. A weak school system can deter investment, while a strong one can attract high-paying jobs and stimulate economic diversification.

Conclusion

The local public school system is not just an educational institution but a cornerstone of economic stability and growth. By enhancing property values, developing a skilled workforce, employing residents, reducing public costs, and attracting businesses, schools create a thriving economic ecosystem. Policymakers and community leaders must recognize that investing in education yields broad economic benefits, making it one of the most impactful ways to ensure long-term prosperity.

The following report contains those school districts that are completely or partially within the county. The school districts are sorted in a left to right order based on the number of students that are estimated to live in the county, although they may actually attend a school outside the county boundary. Except where noted all figures are for the entire disctrict population and not just that portion that are in the county.

Where available, the district's name contains a link to that district's website.
 
Blue Ridge Independent School District
Royse City Independent School District  
Farmersville Independent School District  
Lovejoy Independent School District  
Celina Independent School District  
Community Independent School District  
Anna Independent School District  
Melissa Independent School District  
Princeton Independent School District  
Wylie Independent School District  
Allen Independent School District  
Prosper Independent School District  
McKinney Independent School District  
Frisco Independent School District  
Plano Independent School District  
Grade Span of Agency
Number of Schools
Total Classroom Teachers
Student/Teachers

    Prekindergarten
    Kindergarten
    Grade 1
    Grade 2
    Grade 3
    Grade 4
    Grade 5
    Grade 6
    Grade 7
    Grade 8
    Grade 9
    Grade 10
    Grade 11
    Grade 12
PK thru 12 Students
Ungraded Students
Adult Education and Other Students
Special Ed IEP Students
Total Students

White
Black
Asian
Hispanic
Native American
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Undefined or Multiple Races

Prekindergarten Teachers
Kindergarten Teachers
Elementary Teachers
Secondary Teachers
Ungraded Class Teachers
Total FTE Teachers

Elementary School Counselors
Secondary School Counselors
School Counselors
Total Counselors

School Administrators
School Administrative Support Staff
Instr. Coord. and Super. to Staff
Student Support Services Staff
Librarians/media specialists
Library/Media Support Staff
School Psychologists
Paraprofessionals/Instructional Aides
Total School Staff

LEA Administrators
LEA Administrative Support Staff
Total LEA Staff

All Other Support Staff
Total Other Staff
PK-12
77
3,417
14.21

1,698
3,034
3,165
3,465
3,448
3,339
3,558
3,525
3,484
3,739
3,919
3,809
3,904
3,812
47,899
0
0
656
48,555

13,699
6,197
11,224
14,271
166
47
2,295

48
215
1,439
1,398
317
3,417

0
0
146
146

225
206
70
291
67
9
23
656
1,476

37
195
302

1,026
1,026
PK-12
77
4,576
14.72

1,576
3,673
4,106
4,494
4,600
4,744
5,070
5,224
5,367
5,487
5,664
5,790
5,528
5,375
66,698
0
0
664
67,362

19,165
7,032
28,375
8,247
460
42
3,377

16
196
1,559
2,212
593
4,576

0
0
154
154

273
331
30
493
73
0
44
664
1,878

32
285
347

1,118
1,118
PK-12
33
1,583
14.90

610
1,509
1,549
1,644
1,682
1,708
1,593
1,660
1,736
1,875
2,081
1,981
1,910
1,768
23,306
0
0
284
23,590

9,714
3,735
1,687
6,731
88
36
1,315

12
94
637
727
113
1,583

0
0
61
61

98
133
39
160
24
14
13
284
727

22
76
137

182
182
PK-12
27
1,854
15.54

724
2,142
2,244
2,324
2,254
2,387
2,337
2,255
2,202
2,058
2,153
1,995
1,803
1,589
28,467
0
0
346
28,813

11,864
2,650
8,316
3,452
209
14
1,962

30
116
801
775
132
1,854

0
0
58
58

83
122
17
177
22
0
17
346
767

28
106
151

304
304
PK-12
24
1,331
16.27

441
1,305
1,427
1,538
1,535
1,576
1,626
1,672
1,634
1,649
1,720
1,899
1,690
1,658
21,370
0
0
287
21,657

7,797
2,677
6,208
3,296
119
50
1,223

18
78
624
593
18
1,331

0
0
59
59

97
114
10
126
21
1
8
287
655

65
81
156

439
439
PK-12
21
1,251
15.64

462
1,275
1,333
1,412
1,388
1,415
1,551
1,561
1,493
1,509
1,634
1,458
1,437
1,303
19,231
0
0
338
19,569

7,872
3,065
3,230
4,043
72
23
926

14
83
544
500
110
1,251

0
0
44
44

61
75
10
101
9
0
6
338
590

36
70
116

466
466
PK-12
14
549
16.06

381
684
673
679
655
652
653
656
662
615
656
603
621
498
8,688
0
0
128
8,816

2,235
1,822
471
3,703
43
18
396

15
40
248
223
23
549

0
0
17
17

34
38
8
37
1
0
2
128
241

25
27
60

269
269
PK-12
8
419
16.27

256
554
531
532
547
547
533
536
481
455
503
460
417
383
6,735
0
0
83
6,818

3,430
1,051
923
783
51
16
481

12
29
179
173
26
419

0
0
13
13

22
25
10
51
4
0
2
83
188

4
24
38

150
150
PK-12
9
338
16.45

233
423
416
444
447
414
383
390
403
410
411
430
355
311
5,470
0
0
92
5,562

1,974
1,252
152
1,703
21
10
358

12
22
146
149
9
338

0
0
18
18

18
17
4
45
2
0
3
92
177

7
23
34

152
152
PK-12
7
290
16.12

206
337
399
371
383
342
368
346
372
319
323
323
278
261
4,628
0
0
46
4,674

1,771
799
80
1,796
27
6
149

9
21
135
111
14
290

0
0
12
12

19
19
4
19
1
0
3
46
108

7
33
44

101
101
PK-12
7
299
15.53

185
344
348
389
347
375
376
354
341
341
292
309
296
280
4,577
0
0
68
4,645

2,278
305
727
966
44
7
250

11
19
113
104
52
299

0
0
10
10

18
14
5
23
1
2
1
68
127

7
18
30

85
85
PK-12
6
275
14.99

64
159
214
221
232
258
326
315
357
350
390
399
424
383
4,092
0
0
29
4,121

2,820
131
514
387
30
4
206

4
11
95
153
12
275

0
0
10
10

13
21
6
33
5
0
2
29
103

5
15
25

115
115
PK-12
4
137
16.57

79
154
164
156
171
153
157
168
158
196
171
180
172
157
2,236
0
0
34
2,270

1,041
98
16
978
5
3
95

5
8
57
63
4
137

0
0
4
4

9
9
4
14
0
0
2
34
68

4
12
20

65
65
PK-12
11
617
15.42

360
641
700
724
729
693
683
702
721
692
769
775
640
542
9,371
0
0
143
9,514

3,933
1,474
166
3,319
53
25
401

21
43
248
251
54
617

0
0
19
19

36
45
11
73
9
0
5
143
311

13
49
73

246
246
PK-12
3
80
13.02

46
83
80
59
78
81
84
86
70
67
74
72
82
68
1,030
0
0
12
1,042

599
7
6
356
1
1
60

3
5
33
38
1
80

0
0
3
3

6
6
2
2
2
0
0
12
27

3
4
9

25
25


Sources: STI: PopStats and STI: Colossus

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