Let’s look at how money effects the rankings of our local high schools.
The data from Children at Risk includes a column titled “Spending per Pupil”. I have no idea what type of spending is included in this item. It could be that physical plant and administrative costs are included. I hope not. I suspect that the numbers do include local, state, and national funds.
The size of the student population at a school might distort a comparison so I have included those numbers. Many think that the economic status of the student affects results so I have included that data item. I don’t mean to get into that discussion at this point.
The schools are listed with the highest spending first.
| CAMPUS | ENROLLMENT | SPENDING PER PUPIL | %ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED | 2013 RANK | SCORE |
| Riverside Hs | 1,326 | $8,557 | 87.10 | 273 | B |
| J M Hanks Hs | 2,010 | $8,086 | 67.70 | 552 | C |
| Anthony H S | 228 | $7,926 | 100.00 | 377 | B |
| Fabens H S | 737 | $7,899 | 90.20 | 331 | B |
| Irvin H S | 1,661 | $7,463 | 86.90 | 1,042 | D |
| San Elizario H S | 1,084 | $7,234 | 90.00 | 505 | C |
| Bowie H S | 1,217 | $7,173 | 96.40 | 1,046 | D |
| Parkland Hs | 1,284 | $7,169 | 76.30 | 614 | C |
| Clint H S | 586 | $7,152 | 78.50 | 105 | B |
| Jefferson H S | 1,111 | $6,864 | 90.30 | 573 | C |
| Ysleta Hs | 1,542 | $6,800 | 87.90 | 705 | C |
| El Paso H S | 1,234 | $6,671 | 74.40 | 554 | C |
| Andress H S | 1,859 | $6,658 | 61.60 | 1,047 | D |
| Mountain View H S | 907 | $6,295 | 90.60 | 405 | C |
| Horizon H S | 1,056 | $6,259 | 93.80 | 433 | C |
| Del Valle Hs | 1,864 | $6,235 | 88.20 | 108 | B |
| Burges H S | 1,494 | $6,120 | 70.10 | 492 | C |
| Eastwood Hs | 2,152 | $5,979 | 58.40 | 363 | B |
| Austin H S | 1,610 | $5,689 | 80.60 | 986 | C |
| El Dorado H S | 2,621 | $5,662 | 69.60 | 390 | C |
| Bel Air Hs | 2,190 | $5,648 | 79.70 | 222 | B |
| Silva Health Magnet | 596 | $5,633 | 53.40 | 10 | A |
| Tornillo H S | 371 | $5,588 | 93.50 | 538 | C |
| Americas H S | 2,465 | $5,514 | 58.30 | 669 | C |
| Chapin H S | 1,883 | $5,467 | 61.00 | 530 | C |
| Canutillo H S | 1,555 | $5,442 | 71.20 | 1,002 | D |
| Socorro H S | 2,682 | $5,440 | 85.70 | 467 | C |
| Montwood H S | 2,870 | $5,422 | 55.90 | 533 | C |
| Franklin H S | 2,999 | $5,416 | 38.70 | 371 | B |
| Coronado H S | 2,774 | $4,997 | 41.90 | 195 | B |
The fact is that some schools where the students are not poor enough do not qualify for Title I (federal) funding and as a result go without.
The results show that more money does not get better results. Parental and community involvement are the key. Don’t even try to tell me that economically disadvantages children are stupid.
Looking at these numbers makes me wonder about the disparity in spending.
I think that the kids at Coronado have a case if they say
We deserve better
Brutus
elpasospeak 
Physical Plant and administrative costs belong in this number. The cost per pupil should be based on total cost of operation. What perhaps should be done is split out cost per pupil (or spend per pupil) by source of revenue – eg x$ fed money, x$ state money x$ local taxes.
By the way is the correct term Pupil or Student?
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