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School district · Texas · LEAID 4820250

Galena Park ISD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $87,954 for Galena Park ISD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$87,954
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,150
Per-pupil spending
21,431
Students enrolled
98th
Pct. in TX
$87,954

Galena Park ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $87,954, meaningfully above the Texas average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 21,431 students.

  • 98th percentile for Texas
  • 72nd percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +25.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$87,954

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,150

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

21,431 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

17.4% above Texas average

Nationally, Galena Park ISD's estimated average out-pays 72% 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.)

Galena Park ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$87,954 Top 28% higher than 72% 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. Galena Park 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 Galena Park ISD

Galena Park ISD is a mid-sized school district in Texas, serving 21,431 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,150. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $87,954, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4820250 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Galena Park ISD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 17.4% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (2.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 98% of them.

Galena Park ISD's budget totals $324.7M in expenditure against $325.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 38% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $53.7M, special-education teacher pay is $6.7M.

How does Galena Park ISD compare?

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

Galena Park ISD $87,954
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Galena Park ISD pays +14.1% more than Houston ISD · per-pupil $15,150 vs $14,515

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$325.4M
Total Revenue
$324.7M
Total Expenditure
$122.9M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$53.7M
Regular Program
$6.7M
Special Education
$4.8M
Vocational
$16.9M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Grand Prairie ISD
$74,359
27,420 students
Abilene ISD
$69,234
15,426 students
Huntsville ISD
$65,332
15,292 students
Northwest ISD
$73,145
27,583 students
Alvin ISD
$75,236
28,085 students
Forney ISD
$68,470
14,349 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Galena Park ISD?

Galena Park ISD's average teacher salary is $87,954, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Galena Park ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

Galena Park ISD pays 17.4% more than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $87,954.

How does Galena Park ISD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Galena Park ISD pays 2.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $87,954.

What is the per-pupil spending in Galena Park ISD?

Galena Park ISD spends approximately $15,150 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Galena Park ISD?

Galena Park ISD has 21,431 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of Galena Park ISD's total expenditure of $324.7M (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. Galena Park 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.