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School district · Texas · LEAID 4815480

Covington ISD

Covington ISD's estimated average teacher salary is $125,654; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$125,654
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,106
Per-pupil spending
302
Students enrolled
100th
Pct. in TX
$125,654

Covington ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $125,654, meaningfully above the Texas average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 302 students.

  • 100th percentile for Texas
  • 95th percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$125,654

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,106

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

302 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

67.7% above Texas average

Nationally, Covington ISD's estimated average out-pays 95% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Covington ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$125,654 Top 5% higher than 95% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Covington 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 stands out about Covington ISD

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 95% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • With just 302 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,106 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Covington ISD

Covington ISD is a small school district in Texas, serving 302 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,106. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $125,654, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4815480 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Covington ISD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 67.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (46.5% differential). It pays the most of any enrolling district in Texas.

Covington ISD reports $7.9M in total expenditure on the budget side against $5.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 38% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Covington ISD compare?

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

Covington ISD $125,654
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Covington ISD pays +63.1% more than Houston ISD · per-pupil $26,106 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$5.9M
Total Revenue
$7.9M
Total Expenditure
$3.0M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.9M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

University of Texas Elementary Charter School
$67,669
302 students
Zavalla ISD
$69,255
301 students
Coolidge ISD
$61,170
303 students
Campbell ISD
$58,206
303 students
Menard ISD
$62,962
300 students
Waelder ISD
$64,469
305 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Covington ISD?

Covington ISD's average teacher salary is $125,654, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Covington ISD pays 67.7% more than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $125,654.

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

Covington ISD pays 46.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $125,654.

What is the per-pupil spending in Covington ISD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Covington ISD's per-student spending at approximately $26,106 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Covington ISD?

Covington ISD has 302 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of Covington ISD's total expenditure of $7.9M (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. Covington 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.