State funding was granted to Ricardo ISD for all students, regardless of whether they live two or more miles from the school they attend. The state has determined that Ricardo ISD students face hazardous walking conditions on the way to school. There is an uncontrolled railroad crossing that must be crossed in order to reach the campus. All transportation to and from school for special programs except certain field trips, is eligible for state reimbursement. Co-curricular trips take students to activities that are considered part of the student's required curriculum and usually take place during school hours.
Extracurricular transportation takes students to events during and after school and on weekends.
Extracurricular transportation consists largely of transportation to and from athletic events. No state funding is provided for extracurricular transportation. Each school district is responsible for the capital cost of purchasing school buses. Districts may purchase school buses through the Texas General Services Commission under a state contract. Districts may also choose a lease-purchase method to obtain buses.