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School district · Texas · LEAID 4835310

Ponder ISD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Ponder ISD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $61,303, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$61,303
Est. avg teacher salary
$33,072
Per-pupil spending
1,582
Students enrolled
12th
Pct. in TX
$61,303

Ponder ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $61,303, materially below the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,582 students.

  • 12th percentile for Texas
  • 20th percentile nationally
  • 13% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +4.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$61,303

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$33,072

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,582 students

Salary vs State Average 81.8%

18.2% below Texas average

Nationally, Ponder ISD's estimated average out-pays 20% 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.)

Ponder ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$61,303 Top 80% higher than 20% 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. Ponder 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 Ponder ISD

  • Its per-pupil spending of $33,072 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Ponder ISD

Ponder ISD is a small school district in Texas, serving 1,582 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $33,072. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $61,303, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4835310 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Ponder ISD runs materially below the state benchmark, a 18.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (28.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 12% of them.

Ponder ISD reports $52.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $22.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 13% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M.

How does Ponder ISD compare?

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

Ponder ISD $61,303
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Ponder ISD pays -20.4% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $33,072 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

Find comparable Texas districts

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

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

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Ponder ISD, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$22.6M
Total Revenue
$52.3M
Total Expenditure
$6.8M
Instruction Salaries
13% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.8M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Clyde CISD
$69,281
1,435 students
Rains ISD
$65,644
1,729 students
Columbus ISD
$65,879
1,580 students
Jim Ned CISD
$73,172
1,578 students
Hempstead ISD
$68,952
1,586 students
Coldspring-oakhurst CISD
$73,590
1,591 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Ponder ISD?

The average teacher salary in Ponder ISD is $61,303 (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 Ponder ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

Ponder ISD pays 18.2% less than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $61,303.

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

Ponder ISD pays 28.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $61,303.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ponder ISD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Ponder ISD's per-student spending at approximately $33,072 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Ponder ISD?

Ponder ISD has 1,582 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 13% of Ponder ISD's total expenditure of $52.3M (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. Ponder 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.