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Gonzales ISD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Gonzales ISD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $66,655, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$66,655
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,443
Per-pupil spending
2,614
Students enrolled
38th
Pct. in TX
$66,655

Gonzales ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $66,655, materially below the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,614 students.

  • 38th percentile for Texas
  • 32nd percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$66,655

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,443

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,614 students

Salary vs State Average 89.0%

11.0% below Texas average

Nationally, Gonzales ISD's estimated average out-pays 32% 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.)

Gonzales ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$66,655 Top 68% higher than 32% 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. Gonzales 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 Gonzales ISD

Gonzales ISD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Texas, serving 2,614 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,443. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $66,655, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4821060 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Gonzales ISD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (22.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 38% of them.

Gonzales ISD reports $32.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $36.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 36% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.1M, special-education teacher pay is $1.1M.

How does Gonzales ISD compare?

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

Gonzales ISD $66,655
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Gonzales ISD pays -13.5% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $12,443 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 Gonzales ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Gonzales ISD, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$36.1M
Total Revenue
$32.5M
Total Expenditure
$11.8M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.1M
Regular Program
$1.1M
Special Education
$0.6M
Vocational
$1.2M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Athens ISD
$76,521
2,966 students
Liberty ISD
$89,156
2,248 students
Fort Stockton ISD
$67,435
2,248 students
Salado ISD
$64,622
2,242 students
Navasota ISD
$57,886
2,991 students
Caddo Mills ISD
$65,359
2,232 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Gonzales ISD?

Gonzales ISD's average teacher salary is $66,655, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Gonzales ISD pays 11.0% less than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $66,655.

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

Gonzales ISD pays 22.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $66,655.

What is the per-pupil spending in Gonzales ISD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Gonzales ISD's per-student spending at approximately $12,443 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Gonzales ISD?

Gonzales ISD has 2,614 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Gonzales ISD's total expenditure of $32.5M (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. Gonzales 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.