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School district · Texas · LEAID 4841550

Sterling City ISD

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Sterling City ISD pays an estimated average teacher salary of $76,956, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$76,956
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,231
Per-pupil spending
337
Students enrolled
84th
Pct. in TX
$76,956

Sterling City ISD (Texas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $76,956, roughly in line with the Texas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 337 students.

  • 84th percentile for Texas
  • 56th percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +35.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$76,956

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,231

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

337 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

2.7% above Texas average

Nationally, Sterling City ISD's estimated average out-pays 56% 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.)

Sterling City ISD's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$76,956 Top 44% higher than 56% 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. Sterling City 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 stands out about Sterling City ISD

  • With just 337 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,231 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Sterling City ISD

Sterling City ISD is a small school district in Texas, serving 337 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,231. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $76,956, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4841550 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Texas statewide average of $74,920, teacher pay in Sterling City ISD runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 2.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (10.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Texas, it pays more than 84% of them.

Budget figures show Sterling City ISD reporting $9.5M in total expenditure against $7.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 23% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Sterling City ISD compare?

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

Sterling City ISD $76,956
Houston ISD $77,061
Texas avg $74,920
National avg $85,759

Sterling City ISD pays -0.1% less than Houston ISD · per-pupil $28,231 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 Sterling City ISD, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$7.8M
Total Revenue
$9.5M
Total Expenditure
$2.2M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.2M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational

Other Texas Districts

Vega ISD
$56,799
370 students
Coolidge ISD
$61,170
303 students
Campbell ISD
$58,206
303 students
Spurger ISD
$57,826
371 students
Covington ISD
$125,654
302 students
University of Texas Elementary Charter School
$67,669
302 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Sterling City ISD?

The average teacher salary in Sterling City ISD is $76,956 (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 Sterling City ISD teacher pay compare to the Texas average?

Sterling City ISD pays 2.7% more than the Texas state average of $74,920. The district's average is $76,956.

How does Sterling City ISD teacher pay compare to the national average?

Sterling City ISD pays 10.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $76,956.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sterling City ISD?

Per-pupil spending in Sterling City ISD runs approximately $28,231 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Sterling City ISD?

Sterling City ISD has 337 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 23% of Sterling City 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. Sterling City 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.