Avg Teacher Salary
$99,556
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Texas · LEAID 4830000
MEADOW ISD
Estimated average teacher salary of $99,556, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for MEADOW ISD — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $99,556
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $17,174
- Per-pupil spending
- 270
- Students enrolled
- 90th
- Pct. in TX
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,174
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
270 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
28.7% above Texas average
What the Numbers Say About MEADOW ISD
MEADOW ISD is a small school district in Texas, serving 270 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,174. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $99,556, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4830000 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Texas statewide average of $77,352, teacher pay in MEADOW ISD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 28.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (21.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 90% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, MEADOW ISD reports $4.6M in total expenditure against $5.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 39% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.0M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
How does MEADOW ISD compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Texas average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
MEADOW ISD pays +52.6% more than HOUSTON ISD · per-pupil $17,174 vs $14,515
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$5.3M
Total Revenue
$4.6M
Total Expenditure
$1.8M
Instruction Salaries
39% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$1.0M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs
Other Texas Districts
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in MEADOW ISD?
The estimated average teacher salary in MEADOW ISD is $99,556 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does MEADOW ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?
MEADOW ISD pays 28.7% more than the Texas state average of $77,352. The district's estimated average is $99,556.
How does MEADOW ISD teacher pay compare to the national average?
MEADOW ISD pays 21.0% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $99,556.
What is the per-pupil spending in MEADOW ISD?
MEADOW ISD spends approximately $17,174 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in MEADOW ISD?
MEADOW ISD has 270 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of MEADOW ISD's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 39% of MEADOW ISD's total expenditure of $4.6M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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