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School district · Texas · LEAID 4825870

Knox City-o'brien CISD

Knox City-o'brien CISD's estimated average teacher salary is $60,487; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$60,487
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,390
Per-pupil spending
228
Students enrolled
9th
Pct. in TX
$60,487

Knox City-o'brien CISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $60,487, materially below the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 228 students.

  • 9th percentile for Texas
  • 18th percentile nationally
  • 40% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +32.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$60,487

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,390

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

228 students

Salary vs State Average 80.7%

19.3% below Texas average

Nationally, Knox City-o'brien CISD's estimated average out-pays 18% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Knox City-o'brien CISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$60,487 Top 82% higher than 18% 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. Knox City-o'brien CISD $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 stands out about Knox City-o'brien CISD

  • With just 228 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Knox City-o'brien CISD

Knox City-o'brien CISD is a small school district in Texas, serving 228 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,390. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $60,487, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4825870 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Knox City-o'brien CISD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 19.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (29.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 9% of them.

Knox City-o'brien CISD's budget totals $4.2M in expenditure against $4.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 40% 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 Knox City-o'brien CISD compare?

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

Knox City-o'brien CISD $60,487
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Knox City-o'brien CISD pays -21.5% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $18,390 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

$4.6M
Total Revenue
$4.2M
Total Expenditure
$1.7M
Instruction Salaries
40% 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

Evant ISD
$67,698
213 students
Utopia ISD
$62,854
213 students
Richards ISD
$58,626
213 students
Saltillo ISD
$67,938
244 students
Goodrich ISD
$67,043
244 students
Newcastle ISD
$65,893
212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Knox City-o'brien CISD?

The average teacher salary in Knox City-o'brien CISD is $60,487 (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 Knox City-o'brien CISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

Knox City-o'brien CISD pays 19.3% less than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $60,487.

How does Knox City-o'brien CISD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Knox City-o'brien CISD pays 29.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $60,487.

What is the per-pupil spending in Knox City-o'brien CISD?

Knox City-o'brien CISD spends approximately $18,390 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Knox City-o'brien CISD?

Knox City-o'brien CISD has 228 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Knox City-o'brien CISD's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 40% of Knox City-o'brien CISD's total expenditure of $4.2M (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. Knox City-o'brien CISD'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.