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TRADITIONAL FINANCES

The data contained on this site is intended to support the District’s commitment to be transparent with its community and taxpayers, insuring our stakeholders are provided with trustworthy financial data. Traditional Finances is one of five stars in the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Transparency Stars program.

Debt Obligation

For questions regarding any of the reports listed or to obtain a complete copy of the District's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report or the Official Budget Book, please contact the Finance Department at (682) 867-7243 or Norberto Rivas, Chief Financial Officer.

Financial Summary

2024-2025
Revenues and Expenditures

Source: Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

Revenues Amount (in Dollars) Per Student (in Dollars)
Property Taxes 414,207,775 7,766
Other Local and Intermediate Sources 46,161,544 865
Total State Revenue 297,472,428 5,577
Total Federal Revenues 89,797,740 1,684
Other Sources 396,737,956 7,438
Total Revenues: 1,244,377,443 23,330
Expenditures Amount (in Dollars) Per Student (in Dollars)
Instruction 416,041,643 7,800
Instructional resources and media services 8,404,499 158
Curriculum and instructional staff development 13,773,193 258
Instructional leadership 16,580,926 311
School leadership 36,175,320 678
Guidance and counseling services 35,617,090 668
Social work services 4,324,055 81
Health services 8,444,613 158
Student (pupil) transportation 22,499,283 422
Food services 38,523,179 722
Extracurricular activities 18,343,373 344
General administration 18,447,462 346
Facilities maintenance and operations 67,278,611 1,261
Security and monitoring services 35,279,251 661
Data processing services 16,245,500 305
Community services 3,641,847 68
Debt service 100,610,649 1,886
Capital Outlay 166,544,086 3,122
Intergovernmental charges 6,236,489 117
Other Uses 260,934,426 4,892
Total Expenditures: 1,293,945,495 24,259

Includes: General Fund, Child Nutrition, Debt Service Fund, Special Revenue and Capital Projects

Arlington ISD does not receive sales tax revenue.

2026-2027 Adopted Budget
Revenues and Expenditures

Source: 2026-2027 Adopted Budget.

Revenues and Other Sources Amount (in Dollars) Per Student (in Dollars)
Local and Intermediate Sources 486,373,500 9,887
Total State Revenue 285,408,818 5,802
Total Federal Revenues 38,180,687 776
Other Sources 0 -
Total Revenues: 809,963,005 16,465
Expenditures and Other Uses Amount (in Dollars) Per Student (in Dollars)
Instruction 382,034,170 7,766
Instructional resources and media services 7,415,958 151
Curriculum and instructional staff development 7,439,695 151
Instructional administration 13,283,139 270
School administration 36,770,223 747
Guidance and counseling services 32,823,112 667
Attendance and Social work services 2,659,395 54
Health services 8,540,935 174
Student (pupil) transportation 18,656,838 379
Food services 36,733,965 747
Extracurricular activities 13,761,726 280
General administration 23,706,531 482
Facilities maintenance and operations 70,989,383 1,443
Security and monitoring services 18,473,351 376
Data processing services 15,860,461 322
Community services 765,915 16
Debt service 147,302,597 2,994
Facilities acquisition and construction 220,377,963 4,480
Contracted Instructional Services (Ch. 49 Recapture) 5,579,366 113
Student Tuition Non-public Schools 29,100 1
Intergovernmental charges 2,362,680 48
Other Uses 0 -
Total Expenditures: 1,065,566,503 21,661

Includes: General Operating Fund, Child Nutrition Fund, Debt Service Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and Local Construction Fund

Revenue and Expenditures Per Student

Source: Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports

Property Values

July Certified in Billions

*2025 value is using the increased homestead exemption of $140K.

Awards & Recognitions

Arlington ISD has earned the Transparency Star Award in the area of Traditional Finances. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Transparency Stars program recognizes local governments for going above and beyond in their transparency efforts. 

Learn more about the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Transparency Stars program here.

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Arlington ISD has received the Meritorious Budget Award for the district’s 2025-2026 Official Budget Book from the Association of School Business Officials. This award reflects the excellence in the preparation and issuance of the budget for the Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Arlington ISD Award Certificate. 

Arlington ISD has earned the Transparency Star Award in the area of Debt Obligations. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Transparency Stars program recognizes local governments for exemplary efforts in creating financial transparency around public services and spending decisions.

Learn more about the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Transparency Stars program here.