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School district · Texas · LEAID 4814700

Columbus ISD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $65,879 for Columbus ISD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$65,879
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,176
Per-pupil spending
1,580
Students enrolled
33rd
Pct. in TX
$65,879

Columbus ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $65,879, materially below the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,580 students.

  • 33rd percentile for Texas
  • 30th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$65,879

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,176

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,580 students

Salary vs State Average 87.9%

12.1% below Texas average

Nationally, Columbus ISD's estimated average out-pays 30% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Columbus ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$65,879 Top 70% higher than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Columbus 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 Columbus ISD

Columbus ISD is a small school district in Texas, serving 1,580 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,176. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $65,879, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4814700 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Columbus ISD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (23.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 33% of them.

On the budget side, Columbus ISD reports $20.8M in total expenditure against $22.5M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 37% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Columbus ISD compare?

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

Columbus ISD $65,879
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Columbus ISD pays -14.5% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $13,176 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 Columbus ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$22.5M
Total Revenue
$20.8M
Total Expenditure
$7.6M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.4M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.7M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Lamesa ISD
$68,441
1,610 students
Bushland ISD
$62,281
1,550 students
Groesbeck ISD
$69,165
1,546 students
Huntington ISD
$64,790
1,615 students
East Chambers ISD
$70,307
1,542 students
Winnsboro ISD
$68,160
1,537 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Columbus ISD?

Columbus ISD's average teacher salary is $65,879, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Columbus ISD pays 12.1% less than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $65,879.

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

Columbus ISD pays 23.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $65,879.

What is the per-pupil spending in Columbus ISD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Columbus ISD's per-student spending at approximately $13,176 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Columbus ISD?

Columbus ISD has 1,580 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Columbus ISD's total expenditure of $20.8M (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. Columbus 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.