District Overview
Located at 503 W. Sherman in Chico, Texas, Chico Independent School District (Chico ISD) is an active, traditional public school district dedicated to serving its surrounding area. Situated in a rural remote setting within the broader context of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington region, the district operates three school facilities that provide a continuous educational pathway from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. As a traditional public school system, Chico ISD focuses on delivering a comprehensive academic experience designed to foster early childhood development, strong elementary foundations, and rigorous secondary preparation leading to high school graduation.

The district enrolls 572 students across its campuses, offering a tight-knit learning environment characterized by manageable class sizes and strong community ties. Chico ISD’s student body reflects its local population, with a diverse background that includes significant Hispanic and White student representation alongside multi-racial and minority peers. To support student success, the district maintains a dedicated workforce of nearly 98 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by instructional aides and specialized support personnel that bring total staffing to over 160 employees. This robust staffing model ensures that learners receive individualized attention, comprehensive academic support, and well-rounded resources tailored to the needs of a thriving rural school community.
3
Total Schools
572
Total Students
97.9
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHICO ISD
Demographic Student Count
White356
Hispanic184
Black6
Asian1
Two or More22
American Indian3
  • White
    356 (62.2%)
  • Hispanic
    184 (32.2%)
  • Two or More
    22 (3.8%)
  • Black
    6 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.5%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in CHICO ISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:572*
Teachers (FTE):97.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in CHICO ISD
Found 3 Schools
284 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
166 Students
High School 9th - 12th