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School district · Texas · LEAID 4827210

Leonard ISD

Estimated average teacher salary of $75,293, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Leonard ISD - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$75,293
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,267
Per-pupil spending
827
Students enrolled
78th
Pct. in TX
$75,293

Leonard ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,293, roughly in line with the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 827 students.

  • 78th percentile for Texas
  • 53rd percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +40.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,293

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,267

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

827 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.5% above Texas average

Nationally, Leonard ISD's estimated average out-pays 53% 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.)

Leonard ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,293 Top 47% higher than 53% 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. Leonard 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 Leonard ISD

Leonard ISD is a small school district in Texas, serving 827 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,267. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,293, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4827210 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Leonard ISD runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 78% of them.

Budget figures show Leonard ISD reporting $15.1M in total expenditure against $12.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M.

How does Leonard ISD compare?

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

Leonard ISD $75,293
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Leonard ISD pays -2.3% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $18,267 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 Leonard ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$12.7M
Total Revenue
$15.1M
Total Expenditure
$5.2M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.9M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Anderson-shiro CISD
$64,454
887 students
Taft ISD
$77,618
888 students
Tornillo ISD
$79,813
889 students
Bloomington ISD
$76,838
827 students
Highland Park ISD
$71,385
826 students
Abernathy ISD
$64,967
825 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Leonard ISD?

The average teacher salary in Leonard ISD is $75,293 (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 Leonard ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

Leonard ISD pays 0.5% more than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $75,293.

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

Leonard ISD pays 12.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,293.

What is the per-pupil spending in Leonard ISD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Leonard ISD's per-student spending at approximately $18,267 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Leonard ISD?

Leonard ISD has 827 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Leonard ISD's total expenditure of $15.1M (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. Leonard 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.