Chester Independent School District (ISD)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Chester Independent School District (ISD) oversees 2 schools with over twenty teachers. The tables below display faculty and teacher salaries for the entire state of Texas, due to more localized data not being available. The data is sourced from several sources. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
Texas Teacher Salary Details
Since more localized data is unavailable, the following table displays salary ranges for teachers sourced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the state of Texas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels, for example teachers with master's in education degrees may get a higher salary.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $35,970 | $26,430-$49,680 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $60,880 | $43,730 - $72,640 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,890 | $48,500 - $73,570 |
| Middle School Teacher | $64,480 | $51,410 - $75,750 |
| High School Teacher | $65,740 | $50,410 - $78,020 |
| PE Teacher | $52,350 | $22,340 - $78,720 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Texas, 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 lists salary ranges for special education teachers in Texas.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Preschool) | $35,970 | $26,430-$49,680 |
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $63,310 | $50,030 - $74,240 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Texas, SOC Codes: 25-2051, 25-2052, 25-2053, 25-2054
School Administrators and Staff Salary
See average salary details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Texas below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $55,050 | $35,130-$75,310 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $96,510 | $72,230 - $128,700 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $69,940 | $42,380 - $101,830 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2025, State of Texas, 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 Chester 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 | $5,495 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $5,882 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Chester Independent School District (ISD) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Chester 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 Chester Independent School District (ISD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 18 | 17 | 17 |
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 Chester Independent School District (ISD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Chester Independent School District (ISD) Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is managed by Chester Independent School District (ISD) in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Colmesneil Independent School District (ISD) (2 Schools)
- Corrigan-Camden Independent School District (ISD) (4 Schools)
- Woodville Independent School District (ISD) (4 Schools)
- Leggett Independent School District (ISD) (2 Schools)
- Zavalla Independent School District (ISD) (3 Schools)
Chester Independent School District (ISD) Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Elementary School 28 Yellowjacket Dr Chester TX 75936 (936) 969-2211 | PK-5 | 7 | 92 |
| Chester High School 273yellowjacket Dr Chester TX 75936 (936) 969-2353 | 6-12 | 10 | 86 |