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School district · Texas · LEAID 4827870

Lockhart ISD

Lockhart ISD's estimated average teacher salary is $72,125; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,125
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,622
Per-pupil spending
6,128
Students enrolled
65th
Pct. in TX
$72,125

Lockhart ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,125, slightly below the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 6,128 students.

  • 65th percentile for Texas
  • 45th percentile nationally
  • 41% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,125

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,622

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,128 students

Salary vs State Average 96.3%

3.7% below Texas average

Nationally, Lockhart ISD's estimated average out-pays 45% 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.)

Lockhart ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,125 Top 55% higher than 45% 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. Lockhart 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 Lockhart ISD

Lockhart ISD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Texas, serving 6,128 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,622. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,125, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4827870 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Lockhart ISD runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 65% of them.

Lockhart ISD reports $71.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $77.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 41% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.9M, special-education teacher pay is $2.1M.

How does Lockhart ISD compare?

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

Lockhart ISD $72,125
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Lockhart ISD pays -6.4% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $11,622 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 Lockhart ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$77.0M
Total Revenue
$71.2M
Total Expenditure
$29.3M
Instruction Salaries
41% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.9M
Regular Program
$2.1M
Special Education
$1.1M
Vocational
$3.4M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Mount Pleasant ISD
$71,908
5,139 students
Cedar Hill ISD
$74,086
7,120 students
Wylie ISD
$64,209
5,108 students
Texarkana ISD
$70,781
7,156 students
Marshall ISD
$67,438
5,070 students
Nederland ISD
$71,190
5,009 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lockhart ISD?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Lockhart ISD's average teacher salary at $72,125, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Lockhart ISD pays 3.7% less than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $72,125.

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

Lockhart ISD pays 15.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,125.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lockhart ISD?

Lockhart ISD spends approximately $11,622 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lockhart ISD?

Lockhart ISD has 6,128 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 41% of Lockhart ISD's total expenditure of $71.2M (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. Lockhart 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.