All Aboard &
Moving Forward
Improving student attendance keeps us moving in the right direction
In Texas, school funding is based on student attendance—
when students miss class, not only do they lose the benefit of direct instruction, Channelview ISD loses funds from the state.
Every minute missed adds up, making attendance a key part of our financial picture and overall student success.
The adopted 2025-26 budget is based on an attendance rate of 92%.
Our 2024-25 attendance rate was 92.3% according to TEA Report Card data.
If the district does meet the goal of 92% attendance in 2025-2026,
…it would mean that more than 725 students are absent each day.
That adds up quickly!
Every day the district sits at 92% ADA, CISD loses $26,579 ($36.56/day/student) in state funding.
Those are dollars that Channelview will not receive to support students, staff and programs.
A 1% change in attendance can fluctuate our total revenue by almost $525,000 per year.
Based on a 170-school day calendar, that adds up to $3,088/day.
Navigating Enrollment Declines
Enrollment also impacts funding – the fewer students enrolled, means less are in attendance each day.
Channelview ISD’s enrollment decreased by 248 students this year and enrollment is projected to continue to decrease.
School districts use both enrollment projections and average daily attendance to determine their budget. However, state funding is determined based on who shows up each day to school.
On Board & On Time, Every Day
Students who miss school are missing out on essential learning opportunities. They miss valuable instruction from their teacher, peer collaboration, and critical learning experiences that impact their academic success.
It’s important for students to be on time and in school all day, every day.
Students who miss school are missing out on essential learning opportunities. They miss valuable instruction from their teacher, peer collaboration, and critical learning experiences that impact their academic success.
It’s important for students to be on time and in school all day, every day.
Beyond academics, regular attendance provides invaluable social experiences. In our classrooms, students learn not only subject matter but also essential life skills such as working together, communicating effectively, and building positive relationships with their peers.
These soft skills are crucial for their personal and professional development and can only be improved through consistent attendance and interaction with others.