Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) has over 700 students and seventy teachers. The Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) administration and teacher salary data provided in the data tables below are taken from several government sources as noted under each table. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) Teacher Salary Details
The table below displays the average salary for teachers as provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Longview and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $32,430 | $22,760-$44,110 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $57,900 | $47,020 - $66,110 |
| Middle School Teacher | $58,450 | $48,840 - $72,670 |
| High School Teacher | $61,870 | $47,890 - $76,460 |
| PE Teacher | $45,650 | $21,230 - $82,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Longview, SOC Codes: 25-2011, 25-2012, 25-2021, 25-2022, 25-2031, 27-2022, 25-3098, 25-9041
Special Education Teacher Salary
The table below displays the average salary for special education teachers are employed by Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,650 | $46,270 - $65,330 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Longview, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
Learn more about average salary details on school administrators and support staff for the Longview area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $89,780 | $66,370 - $111,480 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $65,510 | $39,880 - $94,810 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, MSA: Longview, SOC Codes: 11-9031,11-9032,21-1012,25-4021
Employee and Teacher Benefits (Estimated)
The estimated value of administrator and teacher benefits provided by Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $7,252 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $6,700 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD). This information is obtained through a self reported survey provided by the NCES Universe Survey.
Total Number of Teachers Employed
Total number of teachers employed by Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 67 | 66 | 71 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 22 | 25 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 28 | 29 | 32 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 11 | 6 | 10 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
Instructional Supervisors, Coordinators, and Teaching Assistants
Total number of instructional supervisors, coordinators, and teaching assistant jobs are listed in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teaching Assistants | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Source: National Center For Education Statistics (NCES), CCD Local Education Agency (School District) Universe Survey 2014
District and School Administrators and Support Staff
Total number of school administrators and support staff that work for Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 58 | 58 | 64 |
| Student Support Staff | 17 | 18 | 28 |
| Other Support Staff | 24 | 23 | 19 |
Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) Schools
We have listed the 3 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) in the list below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
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Big Sandy Independent School District (ISD) Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy Elementary School 401 Wildcat Dr Big Sandy TX 75755 (903) 636-5287 | PK-5 | 27 | 340 |
| Big Sandy High School 401 Wildcat Dr Big Sandy TX 75755 (903) 636-5287 | 9-12 | 22 | 191 |
| Big Sandy Junior High School 401 Wildcat Dr Big Sandy TX 75755 (903) 636-5287 | 6-8 | 15 | 173 |