District Overview
Nestled at 110 E Garner Ave in Detroit, Texas, Detroit Independent School District serves as an essential academic anchor for its rural remote community within the broader Paris metropolitan area. Operating three traditional public school campuses, the district offers a seamless educational pathway for children from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. With a total enrollment of 488 students, Detroit ISD combines small-town community values with a structured environment designed to support learners at every stage of their primary and secondary education.

The district's commitment to individual growth is highlighted by a robust workforce of over 260 full-time equivalent staff members, including more than 90 full-time equivalent classroom teachers and 30 instructional aides. This strong staffing context allows for personalized attention and strong support services tailored to its student body, which includes 375 White, 41 Hispanic, 38 multiracial, and 27 Black students, alongside American Indian, Asian, and Pacific Islander learners. For parents, prospective students, and educational researchers, Detroit ISD stands out as a well-supported, community-centered rural Texas district dedicated to preparing its youth for high school graduation and beyond.
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Total Schools
488
Total Students
90.7
Full-Time Teachers
5.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DETROIT ISD
Demographic Student Count
White375
Hispanic41
Black27
Asian1
Two or More38
American Indian5
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    375 (76.8%)
  • Hispanic
    41 (8.4%)
  • Two or More
    38 (7.8%)
  • Black
    27 (5.5%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in DETROIT 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:488*
Teachers (FTE):90.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.4
Schools in DETROIT ISD
Found 3 Schools
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th