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School district · Texas · LEAID 4817850

East Central ISD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $74,164 for East Central ISD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,164
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,561
Per-pupil spending
10,006
Students enrolled
74th
Pct. in TX
$74,164

East Central ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,164, slightly below the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 10,006 students.

  • 74th percentile for Texas
  • 50th percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +2.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,164

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,561

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

10,006 students

Salary vs State Average 99.0%

1.0% below Texas average

Nationally, East Central ISD's estimated average out-pays 50% 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.)

East Central ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,164 Top 50% higher than 50% 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. East Central 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 East Central ISD

East Central ISD is a mid-sized school district in Texas, serving 10,006 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,561. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,164, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4817850 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in East Central ISD runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 74% of them.

East Central ISD reports $115.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $130.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 38% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $21.3M, special-education teacher pay is $3.9M.

How does East Central ISD compare?

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

East Central ISD $74,164
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

East Central ISD pays -3.8% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $11,561 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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Salary-nearest districts to East Central ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$130.6M
Total Revenue
$115.7M
Total Expenditure
$43.6M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$21.3M
Regular Program
$3.9M
Special Education
$1.9M
Vocational
$6.7M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

San Benito CISD
$79,947
9,211 students
Cleveland ISD
$76,327
10,860 students
Frenship ISD
$65,609
10,877 students
Rio Grande City Grulla ISD
$86,609
9,008 students
Hutto ISD
$70,743
8,960 students
Del Valle ISD
$76,563
11,078 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in East Central ISD?

The average teacher salary in East Central ISD is $74,164 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does East Central ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

East Central ISD pays 1.0% less than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $74,164.

How does East Central ISD teacher pay compare to the national average?

East Central ISD pays 13.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,164.

What is the per-pupil spending in East Central ISD?

Per-pupil spending in East Central ISD runs approximately $11,561 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in East Central ISD?

East Central ISD has 10,006 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of East Central ISD's total expenditure of $115.7M (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. East Central 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.