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School district · Texas · LEAID 4835070

Plainview ISD

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $65,428 for Plainview ISD - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$65,428
Est. avg teacher salary
$25,238
Per-pupil spending
4,752
Students enrolled
32nd
Pct. in TX
$65,428

Plainview ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $65,428, materially below the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,752 students.

  • 32nd percentile for Texas
  • 29th percentile nationally
  • 18% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$65,428

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,238

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,752 students

Salary vs State Average 87.3%

12.7% below Texas average

Nationally, Plainview ISD's estimated average out-pays 29% 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.)

Plainview ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$65,428 Top 71% higher than 29% 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. Plainview 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 stands out about Plainview ISD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $25,238 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Plainview ISD

Plainview ISD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Texas, serving 4,752 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $25,238. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $65,428, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4835070 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Plainview ISD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (23.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 32% of them.

Budget figures show Plainview ISD reporting $119.9M in total expenditure against $70.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 18% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $9.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.8M.

How does Plainview ISD compare?

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

Plainview ISD $65,428
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Plainview ISD pays -15.1% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $25,238 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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Plainview ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$70.9M
Total Revenue
$119.9M
Total Expenditure
$22.0M
Instruction Salaries
18% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.8M
Regular Program
$1.8M
Special Education
$0.7M
Vocational
$3.1M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Alice ISD
$79,479
4,369 students
Santa Fe ISD
$82,830
4,365 students
Mount Pleasant ISD
$71,908
5,139 students
Lovejoy ISD
$71,778
4,345 students
Sulphur Springs ISD
$66,326
4,339 students
Argyle ISD
$76,079
4,338 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Plainview ISD?

The average teacher salary in Plainview ISD is $65,428 (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 Plainview ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

Plainview ISD pays 12.7% less than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $65,428.

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

Plainview ISD pays 23.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $65,428.

What is the per-pupil spending in Plainview ISD?

Plainview ISD spends approximately $25,238 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Plainview ISD?

Plainview ISD has 4,752 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 18% of Plainview ISD's total expenditure of $119.9M (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. Plainview 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.