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School district · Texas · LEAID 4840920

Southside ISD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Southside ISD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $87,977, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$87,977
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,542
Per-pupil spending
5,520
Students enrolled
98th
Pct. in TX
$87,977

Southside ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $87,977, meaningfully above the Texas average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,520 students.

  • 98th percentile for Texas
  • 72nd percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +34.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$87,977

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,542

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,520 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

17.4% above Texas average

Nationally, Southside ISD's estimated average out-pays 72% 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.)

Southside ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$87,977 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Southside 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 the Numbers Say About Southside ISD

Southside ISD is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Texas, serving 5,520 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,542. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $87,977, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4840920 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Southside ISD runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 17.4% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (2.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 98% of them.

Southside ISD reports $91.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $101.9M 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 $19.5M, special-education teacher pay is $2.2M.

How does Southside ISD compare?

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

Southside ISD $87,977
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Southside ISD pays +14.2% more than Houston ISD · per-pupil $16,542 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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Salary-nearest districts to Southside ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$101.9M
Total Revenue
$91.3M
Total Expenditure
$34.2M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$19.5M
Regular Program
$2.2M
Special Education
$1.1M
Vocational
$1.4M
Other Programs

Other Texas Districts

Gregory-portland ISD
$83,599
4,736 students
Pine Tree ISD
$69,091
4,682 students
Denison ISD
$71,103
4,677 students
Crosby ISD
$75,092
6,480 students
Anna ISD
$76,511
4,447 students
Mercedes ISD
$76,349
4,418 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Southside ISD?

Southside ISD's average teacher salary is $87,977, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Southside ISD pays 17.4% more than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $87,977.

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

Southside ISD pays 2.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $87,977.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southside ISD?

NCES FY2022 data puts Southside ISD's per-student spending at approximately $16,542 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Southside ISD?

Southside ISD has 5,520 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Southside ISD's total expenditure of $91.3M (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. Southside 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.