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School district · Texas · LEAID 4838310

Runge ISD

Runge ISD's estimated average teacher salary is $73,736; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$73,736
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,512
Per-pupil spending
217
Students enrolled
72nd
Pct. in TX
$73,736

Runge ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $73,736, slightly below the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 217 students.

  • 72nd percentile for Texas
  • 49th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$73,736

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,512

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

217 students

Salary vs State Average 98.4%

1.6% below Texas average

Nationally, Runge ISD's estimated average out-pays 49% 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.)

Runge ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$73,736 Top 51% higher than 49% 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. Runge 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 Runge ISD

  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 217 students enrolled.

What the Numbers Say About Runge ISD

Runge ISD is a small school district in Texas, serving 217 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,512. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $73,736, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4838310 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Runge ISD runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (14.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 72% of them.

Budget figures show Runge ISD reporting $4.0M in total expenditure against $4.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 37% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.0M.

How does Runge ISD compare?

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

Runge ISD $73,736
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Runge ISD pays -4.3% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $18,512 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 Runge ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$4.8M
Total Revenue
$4.0M
Total Expenditure
$1.5M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.6M
Regular Program
$0.0M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Leveretts Chapel ISD
$64,496
245 students
Kennard ISD
$58,677
247 students
Excel Academy
$66,160
217 students
Texline ISD
$53,085
217 students
Devers ISD
$79,969
216 students
Leggett ISD
$58,428
219 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Runge ISD?

Runge ISD's average teacher salary is $73,736, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Runge ISD pays 1.6% less than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $73,736.

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

Runge ISD pays 14.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $73,736.

What is the per-pupil spending in Runge ISD?

Per-pupil spending in Runge ISD runs approximately $18,512 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Runge ISD?

Runge ISD has 217 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Runge ISD's total expenditure of $4.0M (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. Runge 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.