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School district · Texas · LEAID 4814370

Cleveland ISD

Estimated average teacher salary of $76,327, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Cleveland ISD - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$76,327
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,069
Per-pupil spending
10,860
Students enrolled
81st
Pct. in TX
$76,327

Cleveland ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,327, roughly in line with the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 10,860 students.

  • 81st percentile for Texas
  • 55th percentile nationally
  • 20% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +5.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,327

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,069

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

10,860 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.9% above Texas average

Nationally, Cleveland ISD's estimated average out-pays 55% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Cleveland ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,327 Top 45% higher than 55% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Cleveland ISD $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Cleveland ISD

Cleveland ISD is a mid-sized school district in Texas, serving 10,860 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,069. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,327, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4814370 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Cleveland ISD runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 1.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 81% of them.

On the budget side, Cleveland ISD reports $239.7M in total expenditure against $154.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 20% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $21.7M, special-education teacher pay is $3.9M.

How does Cleveland ISD compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Texas average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Cleveland ISD $76,327
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Cleveland ISD pays -1.0% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $22,069 vs $14,515

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Cleveland ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Cleveland ISD, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$154.3M
Total Revenue
$239.7M
Total Expenditure
$48.5M
Instruction Salaries
20% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$21.7M
Regular Program
$3.9M
Special Education
$1.4M
Vocational
$8.6M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Midlothian ISD
$74,725
10,431 students
Lake Travis ISD
$73,926
11,345 students
Los Fresnos CISD
$76,523
10,355 students
Boerne ISD
$69,701
10,327 students
Brazosport ISD
$79,162
11,478 students
Waxahachie ISD
$77,438
10,095 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Cleveland ISD?

Cleveland ISD's average teacher salary is $76,327, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Cleveland ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

Cleveland ISD pays 1.9% more than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $76,327.

How does Cleveland ISD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Cleveland ISD pays 11.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,327.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cleveland ISD?

Per-pupil spending in Cleveland ISD runs approximately $22,069 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Cleveland ISD?

Cleveland ISD has 10,860 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Cleveland ISD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 20% of Cleveland ISD's total expenditure of $239.7M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Cleveland ISD's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.