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School district · Texas · LEAID 4836930

Ricardo ISD

Ricardo ISD's estimated average teacher salary is $78,935; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$78,935
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,245
Per-pupil spending
625
Students enrolled
89th
Pct. in TX
$78,935

Ricardo ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $78,935, meaningfully above the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 625 students.

  • 89th percentile for Texas
  • 60th percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +23.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,935

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,245

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

625 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

5.4% above Texas average

Nationally, Ricardo ISD's estimated average out-pays 60% 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.)

Ricardo ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$78,935 Top 40% higher than 60% 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. Ricardo ISD $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Ricardo ISD

Ricardo ISD is a small school district in Texas, serving 625 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,245. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $78,935, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4836930 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Ricardo ISD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 5.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 89% of them.

Ricardo ISD's budget totals $9.5M in expenditure against $10.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 38% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Ricardo ISD compare?

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

Ricardo ISD $78,935
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Ricardo ISD pays +2.4% more than Houston ISD · per-pupil $15,245 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 Ricardo ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$10.5M
Total Revenue
$9.5M
Total Expenditure
$3.6M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.6M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Seymour ISD
$61,037
620 students
Valley Mills ISD
$60,104
620 students
Sunray Collegiate ISD
$73,102
619 students
Grapeland ISD
$66,674
632 students
Linden-kildare CISD
$60,809
638 students
Junction ISD
$66,425
639 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Ricardo ISD?

The average teacher salary in Ricardo ISD is $78,935 (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 Ricardo ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

Ricardo ISD pays 5.4% more than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $78,935.

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

Ricardo ISD pays 8.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $78,935.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ricardo ISD?

Per-pupil spending in Ricardo ISD runs approximately $15,245 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Ricardo ISD?

Ricardo ISD has 625 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of Ricardo ISD's total expenditure of $9.5M (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. Ricardo 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.