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School district · Texas · LEAID 4816860

Desoto ISD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $81,952 for Desoto ISD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$81,952
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,420
Per-pupil spending
7,344
Students enrolled
95th
Pct. in TX
$81,952

Desoto ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $81,952, meaningfully above the Texas average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 7,344 students.

  • 95th percentile for Texas
  • 65th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +3.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$81,952

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,420

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

7,344 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.4% above Texas average

Nationally, Desoto ISD's estimated average out-pays 65% 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.)

Desoto ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$81,952 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Desoto ISD $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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

What the Numbers Say About Desoto ISD

Desoto ISD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Texas, serving 7,344 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,420. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $81,952, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4816860 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Desoto ISD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 9.4% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 95% of them.

Desoto ISD reports $98.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $116.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 37% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $15.4M, special-education teacher pay is $2.4M.

How does Desoto ISD compare?

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

Desoto ISD $81,952
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Desoto ISD pays +6.3% more than Houston ISD · per-pupil $13,420 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

$116.1M
Total Revenue
$98.6M
Total Expenditure
$36.7M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$15.4M
Regular Program
$2.4M
Special Education
$1.5M
Vocational
$2.4M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Weatherford ISD
$72,031
8,034 students
Copperas Cove ISD
$68,183
8,112 students
San Marcos CISD
$71,841
8,171 students
Crosby ISD
$75,092
6,480 students
Longview ISD
$78,987
8,236 students
Little Elm ISD
$62,420
8,287 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Desoto ISD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Desoto ISD's average teacher salary at $81,952, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Desoto ISD pays 9.4% more than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $81,952.

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

Desoto ISD pays 4.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $81,952.

What is the per-pupil spending in Desoto ISD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Desoto ISD's per-student spending at approximately $13,420 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Desoto ISD?

Desoto ISD has 7,344 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Desoto ISD's total expenditure of $98.6M (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. Desoto 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.