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Here are some of the percentages and numerical values that stood out. The population was not available from 2023. These numbers all come from 2022.

Population- 99,112

23% children

16% elderly

50% women

10% with disabilites

Race

71% white

44% hispanic

5% black

16% 2 or more races

Homes

64% inhabited homes by owners

Gross rent $1037

Education

86% graduated from high school or higher

24% have a bachelors degree or higher

Income

65,000 average income

12% in poverty

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Voting results are not available for San Angelo, TX. Showing the available data for Tom Green County, TX.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

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In 2018, San Angelo, TX had a population of 99.6k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $49,066. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of San Angelo, TX grew from 99,135 to 99,634, a 0.503% increase and its median household income grew from $47,044 to $49,066, a 4.3% increase.

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57% married family

6% single dad-male head of household

19% single mom-female head of household

18% non family

2.4 people per home

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Civilian Labor force 57.5%

Employment 55.5%

Unemployment 2%

Unemployment rate 3.5%

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Note: More data series, including additional geographic areas, are available through the " Databases & Tables" tab at the top of this page.

Geographically based survey data available from BLS:

Employment & Unemployment

Prices & Living Conditions

Compensation & Working Conditions

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San Angelo Independent School District demographics

23 schools

15/1 student teacher ratio

13.860 students

Schools

17 Elementary

4 Middle schools

3 High Schools

Race

61% Hispanic

32% White

4% Black

1.5 % other races

School funding

46.5% free and reduced lunch

6% Learning English

Post Secondary

10% college readiness

88% High school graduation rate

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Overview of San Angelo Independent School District

San Angelo Independent School District contains 23 schools and 13,860 students. The district's minority enrollment is 70%. Also, 46.5% of students are economically disadvantaged.

Schools in the District

Students at San Angelo Independent School District

The student body at the schools served by San Angelo Independent School District is 31.5% White, 3.5% Black, 1.1% Asian or Asian/Pacific Islander, 60.8% Hispanic/Latino, 0.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. In addition, 2.8% of students are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity.

Also, 49% of students are female, and 51% of students are male. At schools in San Angelo Independent School District, 46.5% of students are eligible to participate in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 6.3% of students are English language learners.

School information is provided by the government.

Students on free or reduced price lunch

46.5%

Students learning English (average)

6.3%

Teachers at San Angelo Independent School District

Within San Angelo Independent School District, 100.0% of teachers are licensed, and 86.2% have three or more years of experience. The student-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 15:1. The district has 26 full-time counselors on staff.

Percentage of teachers who are certified (average)

100.0%

Teachers with 3 or more years experience (average)

86.2%

Number of full-time school counselors

26

Test Scores at San Angelo Independent School District

In San Angelo Independent School District, 34% of elementary students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 33% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 27% of middle school students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 24% tested at or above that level for math. And 38% of high school students tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 8% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at San Angelo Independent School District

San Angelo Independent School District spends $9,428 per student each year. It has an annual revenue of $153,081,000. Overall, the district spends $5,412.9 million on instruction, $3,110.1 million on support services and $443.4 million on other expenses.

School information is provided by the government.

Total Revenue

$153,081,000

Data is based on the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years.

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Learn more about San Angelo Independent School District here - find all of the schools in the district, student data, test scores, district budget and more.

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The Howard County Junior College District was created by a county-wide vote on November 17, 1945. Seven citizens of Howard County were elected on that same ballot to serve as a Board of Trustees. Howard College was first housed two miles west of downtown Big Spring in the hospital area of the former Air Force Bombardier School.

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Students Enrolled- 4264

Men- 1727

Women- 2537

Race

1809 White

132 Black

52 Asian

116 students transfer in

Online/In person

27% full online

21% some online

53% full in person

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Howard College - Student Population and Demographics

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Howard College has a total enrollment of 4,264.

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Explore Angelo State's undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as certifications, minors and five year integrated bachelor and master programs.

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Enrolled

Total 10,928

58% women

42% men

9,472 Undergraduate

1,456 Graduate

Housing

30% Live on campus

67% Live off campus

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Angelo State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,472 (fall 2022), with a gender distribution of 40% male students and 60% female students. At this school, 30% of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 67% of students live off campus. In sports, Angelo State University is part of the NCAA II.

Angelo State University Student Body

Total enrollment

Total Undergraduate Enrollment

Total graduate enrollment

Awarded Pell Grants (2021-2022)

44%

Degree-Seeking Student Gender Distribution

Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members

1.9%

Housing & Residence Halls at Angelo State University

Students living on- and off-campus

Students who live off-campus 67%

Students who live in college-owned, operated or affiliated housing 30%

Types of campus housing available

Sports at Angelo State University

Collegiate athletic association

NCAA II

Clubs & Organizations at Angelo State University

Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity

N/A

Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority

N/A

Campus safety data were reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education and have not been independently verified. The numbers for criminal offenses reflect reports of alleged offenses to campus security and/or law enforcement authorities, not necessarily prosecutions or convictions. Experts advise prospective students and their families to do their own research to evaluate the safety of a campus as well as the surrounding area.

On-Campus Criminal Offenses at Angelo State University

Criminal Offenses - On-Campus at Angelo State University Student Housing Facility

Noncampus Building or Property Arrests at Angelo State University

On-Campus Arrests at Angelo State University

On-Campus Arrests at Angelo State University Student Housing Facility

Noncampus Building or Property Criminal Offenses at Angelo State University

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Here's What Student Life Is Like At Angelo State University

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News broadcasting network for San Angelo Texas and Concho Valley

50 Years

Shared Joint Sales with KSAN

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Station Profile

Nexstar Media Group acquired KLST from Jewell Television Corp in late 2004. KLST has over a 50-year history of being the news leader for San Angelo and the Concho Valley. The station's syndicated programming consists of Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and Inside Edition. Under the terms of a joint sales and shared services agreement, KLST provides sales, news, production, technical and maintenance for Mission Broadcasting owned KSAN, the NBC affiliate in San Angelo. KLST and KSAN continue to enhance their revenue base by utilizing sales projects, corporate initiatives and inventory management.

Market Profile

San Angelo, TX is in the 197th largest DMA in the United States, with a population of approximately 172,000 and 58,460 television households, as reported by Nielsen Media.

Cable/ADS penetration in the market is estimated to be 91% (46% wired, 45% ADS). The largest employers in this market are Goodfellow Air Force Base, Shannon Health System, San Angelo Independent School District, and Angelo State University.

Source: TVB, BIA Financial Network Market Report 3rd Edition, 2007

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Nexstar Media Group acquired KLST from Jewell Television Corp in late 2004. KLST has over a 50-year history of being the news leader for San Angelo and the Concho Valley. The station's syndicated programming consists of Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy and Inside Edition.

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SAN ANGELO, Texas ( Concho Valley Homepage) - The Fort Concho National Historic Landmark's "Speaker Series" is returning to San Angelo, providing attendees with insights from professionals in fields of science, history and more throughout the month of April.

An expert will give a presentation in the Fort Concho Commissary, located at 702 Burgess St., each Wednesday in April from noon to 1 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public, and attendees are allowed to bring lunch.

This year's lineup of presentations features a variety of topics, ranging from a discussion of total solar eclipses (just in time for the eclipse happening on April 8) to the history of San Angelo's railroads and beyond. The full schedule of presentations is as follows, according to the City of San Angelo:

Wednesday, April 3 - "The Total Solar Eclipse" by Joyce Gray, Texas master naturalist and "Chief Joseph and the Long Trail" by Carl Brockmann, local historian

Wednesday, April 10 - "The Coming of the Railroad to the Concho Valley" by Charles Anderson, local historian

Wednesday, April 17 - Special music: The Battle Song of San Jacinto, performed by Monte Jones and "Old Homes of San Angelo" by Lisa Mahler, local historian

Wednesday, April 24 - "Archaeology Stewards - Volunteers Saving Texas History" by Callan Clark, steward with the Texas Archaeological Stewardship Network

Last year's Speaker Series had a similar lineup, with speakers from all walks of life coming to educate the public on topics such as the annular solar eclipse that occurred in October 2023 and the history of spur making.

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The Fort Concho National Historic Landmark's "Speaker Series" is returning to San Angelo, providing attendees with insights from professionals in fields of science, history and more throughout the month of April.

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San Angelo is Served by the Standard Times Newspaper. Its online platform is GoSanAngelo. They inform the community of News, Sports, Business, Obituaries, and Weather.

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News, Sports, Business, Opinion | Standard

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News, sports, business, and opinion for San Angelo, Tom Green County and the Concho Valley from the San Angelo Standard-Times.

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The LIVE! Daily is the "newspaper to your email" for San Angelo. Each content-packed edition has weather, the popular Top of the Email opinion and rumor mill column, news around the state of Texas, news around west Texas, the latest news stories from San Angelo LIVE!, events, and the most recent obituaries.

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Shannon is the local Hospital in San Angelo Texas.

They combined with Community Medical Center in 2022. Most doctors and nurse practitioners in Tom Green County are affiliated with Shannon.

There programs are:

Cancer

Emergency services

Gastroenterology

Neurology

Pharmacy

Cardiology

Endocrinology

OB/GYN

Ear Nose and Throat

Pediatrics

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Welcome to Shannon Medical Center, providing expert care to the residents of West Texas since 1932.

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The San Angelo Chamber of Commerce is a membership association whose purpose is to foster and promote a business and tourism environment which assures the economic growth and well-being of our members and our community.

Located in the Concho Valley, San Angelo is home to three lakes, as well as the beautiful Concho River, making San Angelo an oasis in west Texas. A delightful mixture of arts and culture can be found in the city and the region. San Angelo has consistently been ranked as one of the best small cities for business and employment

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San Angelo: A Great Place for Business to Live The voice of business in the Concho Valley since 1916. Browse our directory Find a Business View Directory Connect with your community Join the Chamber Join Today Get involved Upcoming Events View Events Our Members' Success is our Passion. View...

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We work with donors to help them get the most from their giving and connect them with community needs efficiently and effectively. Explore site and
watch video to learn more about your community foundation, the and various other funds including community field of interest funds.

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The San Angelo Area Foundation encourages philanthropy and manages endowed gifts in order to match donor interests with community needs.

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SAN ANGELO, TX — In this insightful video interview, Terry Mikeska, a San Angelo native and the founder of both the Eva Tucker Foundation and the Terry Mikeska Foundation, shares his journey in philanthropy, both locally and internationally. Terry’s story begins in Wall, where he embarked on his career immediately after high school, joining American Airlines as a gate attendant at San Angelo’s Mathis Field. This role opened doors to the elite circles of San Angelo, leading to his pivotal position as aide-de-camp to the late Eva Tucker. Under Ms. Tucker’s guidance, Terry learned the essence of serving others. Following her passing, he dedicated himself to realizing her vision for the Tucker endowment. Alongside his philanthropic endeavors, Terry ventured into the business world, launching and contributing to various successful enterprises, including the annual West Texas Bridal Showcase and San Angelo Limousine. He also managed the Holcomb-Blanton Print Shop, which once stood where the Zero One Ale House is located today. A significant turning point in Terry’s philanthropic career came when he established his own foundation. Over the past seven years, he has significantly impacted lives in Nepal, starting with a serendipitous online conversation with a Nepalese family affected by a devastating earthquake. His initial efforts involved large-scale rice bowl distributions to aid local families. Throughout the interview, Terry shares anecdotes and experiences from his life in San Angelo and abroad, highlighting his encounters with remarkable individuals and his contributions to communities worldwide.”

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They use area donations to help the community with

housing

utilities

weatherization

case management

Free Tax assistance

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CVCAA is looking for qualified contractors to submit their bids for our Weatherization and HVAC services. The bid packages can be found on our We must receive your bid packet by 3 pm on Thursday, April 7th, 2022. More information is available below.

Our lobby is open for everyone to come to get applications and answers for any of our programs. Feel free to drop off applications or submit them through email, fax, mail, and website uploads!

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CVCAA is looking for qualified contractors to submit their bids for our Weatherization and HVAC services. The bid packages can be found on our We must receive your bid packet by 3 pm on Thursday, April 7th, 2022. More information is available below.

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Help people and families with food.

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Local Area non profit that helps local families with several programs:

Clothe your Neighbor

Community donates clothes for rust Street store for families to shop or acquire after an application process

Closet on Wheels

Food for the Soul

helps local food banks to distribute food to the needy

Garden of Eden

a garden grown by local people to distribute to the needy

Concho Valley Turning Point

Counseling services and support groups

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Rust Street Ministries runs several programs in order to achieve our goal of helping those in need in the San Angelo and Concho Valley area. Year after year, starting with our humble beginnings in 1995, we have either added to or expanded upon the services that we offer. Today, we continue to improve our efforts to bring neighbors together through the programs that we provide.

Clothe Your Neighbor

The Clothe Your Neighbor program allows us to take in new and gently used clothing and household essentials to give out to our neighbors who need them. We currently offer a wide selection of men's, women's, children's, and infant clothing and shoes. Additionally, we offer household essentials such as blankets, beds, pillows, furniture, baby items, kitchen items, and more. The Clothe Your Neighbor program was the natural next step of the original Closet on wheels.

In 2005-2009, 16% of Tom Green county residents were in poverty. Twenty-three percent of related children under 18 were below the poverty level, compared with 11 percent of people 65 years old and over. Twelve percent of all families and 36 percent of families with a female householder and no husband present had incomes below the poverty level.

Closet on Wheels (COW)

The Closet on Wheels or COW is our oldest program. The first iteration of Rust Street Ministries consisted of nothing more than an old school buss that was converted into the closet on wheels. We took the COW around to local schools and churches to help clothe the needy.

Today, the COW is a 30ft trailer that serves as a mobile Rust Street that continues to serve area schools. The COW trailer can also be used for immediate response with food and clothing to areas effected by natural disasters. Additionally, the COW can serve as a mobile respite unit for use by firefighters or emergency response teams.

Food for the Soul

Food for the Soul was the second major program to be added to Rust Street Ministries. Through partnerships with the local Food Bank (and more recently the San Antonio Food Bank as well), local grocery stores, as well as generous donations from citizens in our community, we are able to provide food to hungry families on a daily basis. Through the dedication of our volunteers and expansion of our ministry we have been able to expand our efforts to include a dedicated food pantry. The food pantry allows us to provide not only canned goods and dry staples, but also fruits, vegetables, meats, and other perishables.

Each day we strive to not let families go hungry in the Concho Valley. In a study conducted in 2009, it was found that nearly 18% of all households had times when there was not enough money to buy food - that's 6,000 households in San Angelo. It also found that over 24% of families with children had times when there was not enough money to buy food - that's 5,400 households in San Angelo, Texas. We hope that with the continued support of our neighbors and partners we can help to reduce these numbers in the years to come.

Garden of Eden

The Garden on Eden was a community garden that was established in order to help support our efforts with Food for the Soul to provide our neighbors with fresh and nutritious fruits and vegetables. The land on Loop 306 was sold by the organization that had allowed us to use it, but there are dreams to find another place where the Garden might be restablished.

Concho Valley Turning Point

We work with various community service agencies and organizations in order to connect those in need with programs that will help to improve their quality of life. We have a special connection to Concho Valley Turning Point, which grew out of Rust Street Ministries. Some of the programs Turning Point offers include:

Anger Management Classes

Twelve - Step Programs

Substance Abuse Programs

Health screening & Diabetes Counseling

Financial Counseling

Nutrition Classes

Women's Health

Disaster Relief

When natural disasters strike the Concho Valley it can often hit the hardest those who can least afford it. In an effort to help people get back on their feet as quickly as possible, we deploy the COW trailer to disaster areas in need. The mobile COW trailer allows us to provide on-site food and clothing in addition to counseling and spiritual guidance. During the great freeze of February 2021, for example, Rust Street was able to supply blankets to public warming shelters and we opened our doors to distribute more than four tons of food when many local grocery store shelves were still empty.

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Rust Street Ministries maintains several outreach programs to support the needy in our community.

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The below average statistics on San Angelo physical and mental health based on national averages:

Firearm suicide:

San Angelo- 10.4

National 7.3

Frequent Mental Distress:

San Angelo 17.5

National 16.3

Frequent Physical Distress:

San Angelo 11.8

National 10.9

Obesity

San Angelo 36.2

National 32.3

Children In Poverty

San Angelo 17.3

National 16.9

Unemployment

San Angelo 4.2

National 3.9

Binge Drinking

San Angelo 18.3

National 16.9

Physical Inactivity

San Angelo 26

National 23.4

Uninsured

San Angelo 15.4

National 9.6

San Angelo TX. (2024). City Health Dashboard. NYU Langone Health. https://www.cityhealthdashboard.com/TX/San%20Angelo/city-overview

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Shannon Data Collection on Community Health-2022

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Shannon Data Collection on Community Health-2022

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Health Data in San Angelo Compared to Texas and the United States

Lung Disease

San Angelo 50

Texas 38.9

US 39.1

Stroke

San Angelo 42.4

TX 40.7

US 37.6

Suicide

San Angelo 17.3

TX 13.3

US 13.8

Percentages that negatively increased/decreased from 2018 to 2022

Poor Health

18% to 21%

Poor Physical Health

3.5 to 3.6

Poor Mental Health

3.4 to 3.9

Smoking

14% to 15%

Obesity

28% to 34%

Physical Inactivity

24% to 27%

Drinking

19% to 20%

Shannon. (2022). Fiscal Year 2022. Community Health Needs Assessment. https://www.shannonhealth.com/documents/content/community-health-needs-assessment-2022.pdf

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Shannon Community Health Needs-Survey Results

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Shannon Community Health Needs-Survey Results

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Shannon Performed a Survey of Residents and Physicians:

Overall Health Declined by 55.5%

Reasons stated

COVID

Anxiety and Mental Health problems

Low Income

Poverty

Knowledge/awareness of resources

Homelessness

Shannon. (2022). Fiscal Year 2022. Community Health Needs Assessment. https://www.shannonhealth.com/documents/content/community-health-needs-assessment-2022.pdf

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Population: The population completing this survey is a sample group of lower income status.

Purpose: The community’s mental health rating has fallen since 2018. This survey will determine if the community needs counseling services. If the services were available, would they utilize them? Lastly, do they feel that their mental health concerns are leading to other problems, physical activity, or health concerns?

Use: This survey will determine if this program initiative needs to be implemented or if it needs to be reevaluated.

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Gaps

Children In Poverty

Mental Health Concerns

Higher Education

Critical Issues

Mental Health of Students

Teachers needing assistance

College Readiness and Graduation Rate

Partnerships

West Texas Counseling and Guidance

ADACCV

Local Gyms

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In 2021, San Angelo, TX had a population of 99.4k people with a median age of 34.2 and a median household income of $59,148. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of San Angelo, TX declined from 100,509 to 99,401, a −1.1% decrease and its median household income grew from $55,682 to $59,148, a 6.22% increase.

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District Details (2020-2021 school year; Fiscal data from 2018-2019)

County: Tom Green County

County ID: 48451

Locale: City: Midsize (12)

Total Students:
14,100

Classroom Teachers (FTE):
941.76

Student/Teacher Ratio:

14.97

Staff

Teachers (FTE)

Total:
941.76

Prekindergarten:

18.00

Total Staff (FTE): 1,795.74

Other Staff (FTE)

Total:
853.98

Instructional Aides:

185.63

Elementary Guidance Counselors:

-

Secondary Guidance Counselors:

-

Fiscal

Amount

Amount
per Student

Percent

Total Revenue:

$141,725,000

$9,398

Revenue by Source

Total Expenditures:

$137,483,000

$9,117

Instructional Expenditures:

$76,593,000

$5,079

60%

Note: Details do not add to totals due to rounding.

Note: Fiscal data (including per pupil count used in this table) from 2018-2019.

[ † ] indicates that the data are not applicable.

[ - ] indicates that the data are missing.

[ ‡ ] indicates that the data do not meet NCES data quality standards.

Source: CCD Public school district data for the 2020-2021 school year

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District Details (2020-2021 school year; Fiscal data from 2018-2019) County: Tom Green County County ID: 48451 Locale: City: Midsize (12) Total Students: 14,100 Classroom Teachers (FTE): 941.76 Student/Teacher Ratio: 14.97 Staff Teachers (FTE) Total: 941.76 Prekindergarten: 18.00 Total Staff (FTE): 1,795.74 Other Staff (FTE) Total: 853.98 Instructional Aides: 185.63 Elementary Guidance Counselors: - Secondary Guidance Counselors: - Fiscal Amount Amountper Student Percent Total Revenue: $141,725,000 $9,398 Revenue by Source Total Expenditures: $137,483,000 $9,117 Instructional Expenditures: $76,593,000 $5,079 60% Note: Details do not add to totals due to rounding.

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Purpose

The Vision of the Community Partnerships initiative is to support significant improvements in educational and developmental outcomes for Texas students by providing access to great schools in supported and supportive communities. Background

Consistent with the General Appropriations Act, 88th Legislature, Texas Education Agency Rider 41 Student Success Initiative, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) shall award grants to schools with high percentages of students who do not perform satisfactorily on relevant state assessments, and that serve the most struggling neighborhoods, as determined by the Commissioner, to implement a comprehensive support program that increases the number of students performing on grade level by leveraging academic, community, and governmental supports. The Commissioner shall prioritize issuing awards based on applications that demonstrate a commitment to improved outcomes on clear performance measures.

What are Community Partnerships?

The ultimate goal is to build community strength and provide students and families with effective schools and access to high-quality coordinated programs for social service, health, and academic support. TEA has identified four systems of practices for turning around struggling schools and communities.

I. Diagnosing and Aligning the Initiative to school and community needs
II. Effective Schools and Academic Programs Improvements
III. Purposely Engaging Families in Grades PreK-12
IV. Engaging Strong and Intentional Partnerships

Current Grantees

Many school districts have been served by the Community Partnership Initiative grant program. The following grant awardees are using grant funds to improve educational outcomes for their students: Dallas ISD, Houston ISD, Pharr San Juan Alamo ISD, Sanger ISD, Chappel Hill ISD, Hearne ISD, Marlin ISD, and Premont ISD. Each school district has a chosen a different focus and developed a plan designed to best serve the needs of the students and families in their communities.

Future Opportunities

The next cycle of the Community Partnership Initiative grant program is anticipated to launch in the fall of 2023. The launch date will be announced here when the applications become available.

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Schools and school districts are being asked to provide more and more services to students while being given few additional resources. This brief discusses how school districts can use partnerships with outside organizations and agencies to help provide those additional services. Partner organizations can help schools and districts build and strengthen healthy learning environments by bringing in additional programs and services and providing additional opportunities for schools to connect with families and other local community members. This brief first describes what school-community partnerships are and the evidence on whether partnerships can promote students' social and emotional well-being and their academic success. It further reflects on how districts and schools can expand these partnerships to assist school transformation at three levels-the program level, the staff level, and the structural and policy level-while weaving in practical advice from district leaders with successful district-wide partnership systems.
What Are School-Community Partnerships?

They are respectful and collaborative partnerships between schools and outside organizations.

Partners can provide academic enrichment activities, tutoring and behavior support, health and social services, and family and community engagement.

School-Community Partnerships Have Proven to Be Effective

Studies show these partnerships can lead to:

Stronger social and emotional skills development

Enhanced student engagement (higher attendance rates and lower chronic absenteeism)

Improved academic outcomes (higher test scores and better grades, higher rates of on-time grade promotion, and higher graduation rates)

Partnerships at Three Levels

At the program level partnerships can:

Provide additional learning experiences inside and outside the normal school day

Offer individual support for students and their families

Supply additional opportunities for meaningful relationships with adults

Create deeper connections with families and communities

Districts can strengthen partnerships at the staff level by:

Including partner organizations in staff training related to social and emotional well-being, restorative behavioral practices, and equity

Creating district- and school-level positions to manage relationships and foster school and partner communication

Providing school principals and other administrators with the guidance and training needed to make partnership successful

Districts can advance partnerships at the structure and policy level by:

Developing formal ways for partner organizations to contribute to a school's strategic plan

Enabling data sharing between schools and partner organizations

Developing district-level funding streams to help bring stability to partnerships

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Schools and school districts are being asked to provide more and more services to students while being given few additional resources. This brief discusses how school districts can use partnerships with outside organizations and agencies to help provide those additional services.

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Welcome to West Texas Counseling & Guidance

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West Texas Counseling & Guidance provides the highest quality counseling and educational services for all residents of the Concho Valley, utilizing evidence-based practices that are effective, affordable, and promote personal development, and independence. The objective of the organization is to help individuals learn to heal themselves in mind, body and spirit. As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, the Center works to ensure that individuals and families seeking mental health treatment should have access to counseling services, regardless of their socioeconomic status and ability to pay.

WTCG is as unique as the clients we serve. Our therapists work with families, couples and individuals to alleviate distress: offering hope and healing to the community. The scope and range of our services are broad and expansive; last year, our clients ranged in age from three years old to ninety three years old.

Our services include Individual Counseling, Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, Children & Adolescents, Veterans Services, PTSD Counseling, Grief & Loss Support, Addiction, Eating Disorders and Depression & Anxiety Counseling.

Not in San Angelo? We have outreach centers all over the Concho Valley. We provide services in Brady, Del Rio, Eden, Junction, Mason, Menard, Ozona, Sterling City, and Sonora.

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Welcome to West Texas Counseling & Guidance

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West Texas Counseling & Guidance provides the highest quality counseling and educational services for all residents of the Concho Valley, utilizing evidence-based practices that are effective, affordable, and promote personal development, and independence. The objective of the organization is to help individuals learn to heal themselves in mind, body and spirit.

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Concho Valley Turning Point | Let go. Grab hold. Move on.

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Let Go. Grab Hold. Move On.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future ".

Jeremiah 29:10-11

Concho Valley Turning Point (CVTP) started in 1999 under the name Christian Life Center (CLC). When we first opened in October of that year, we offered a variety of weekly classes that were open to the community. These classes included the "Christians Against Substance Abuse" (CASA) 12-step group, CPS classes, and "New Life Behavior" class.

We then added a monthly parolees' orientation group to help individuals coming out of prison learn about what the community had to offer them. In 2009, the name changed to Concho Valley Turing Point and became an independent organization from Rust Street Ministries.

We began offering 12-step recovery classes, anger management classes, along with the parolee orientation class. Under the leadership of Tony Sharp, we offered these classes with the help of volunteers. Later we bought an apartment building around the corner from Rust Street Ministries, that would be used as a sober transitional living center for men coming out of prison or treatment centers.

A house next door soon after went up for sale, that house became the office for CVTP. Maria Mejia is the current director of Concho Valley Turning Point, and with the help of volunteers, they can offer weekly Winners' Circle classes, bible studies, 12-step classes, and anger management.

Recently, we were able to bring Willie Robertson and the Duck Dynasty team to San Angelo.

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Concho Valley Turning Point | Let go. Grab hold. Move on.

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"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future ". Jeremiah 29:10-11 Concho Valley Turning Point (CVTP) started in 1999 under the name Christian Life Center (CLC).

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Alcohol & Drug Awareness Center for the Concho Valley

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Alcohol & Drug Awareness Center for the Concho Valley

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The mission of the Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council for the Concho Valley is to save lives and create healthier communities.