Ferris Independent School District (ISD)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Ferris Independent School District (ISD) has more than 2,000 students and 200 teachers and support staff. The tables below detail teacher salaries for the entire state of Texas, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been gathered through a number of 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 table below lists 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 displays 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
Learn more about salary ranges and details on school administrators and support staff 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 Ferris 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 | $8,087 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $8,884 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Ferris Independent School District (ISD) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Ferris 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 Ferris Independent School District (ISD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 149 | 149 | 154 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 65 | 64 | 63 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 62 | 64 | 66 |
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 | 37 | 33 | 54 |
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 Ferris Independent School District (ISD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 149 | 149 | 136 |
| District Support Staff | 11 | 15 | 16 |
| School Administrators | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Student Support Staff | 10 | 12 | 12 |
| Other Support Staff | 103 | 98 | 83 |
Ferris Independent School District (ISD) Schools
According to the 2014 NCES school district survey, Ferris Independent School District (ISD) has 5 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed below. See more information about each school by clicking on the name.
See how other nearby school districts compare in regards to teaching and employment opportunities:
- Lancaster Independent School District (12 Schools)
- Palmer Independent School District (ISD) (3 Schools)
- Red Oak Independent School District (8 Schools)
- DeSoto Independent School District (13 Schools)
- Crandall Independent School District (ISD) (6 Schools)
Ferris Independent School District (ISD) Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferris High School 1002 East 8th St Ferris TX 75125 (972) 544-3737 | 9-12 | 40 | 652 |
| Ferris Intermediate School 601 West F M 664 Ferris TX 75125 (972) 544-8662 | 4-6 | 33 | 522 |
| Ferris Junior High School 1002 East 8th St Ferris TX 75125 (972) 544-3737 | 7-8 | 27 | 391 |
| Hazel Ingram Elementary School 600 South Central Ferris TX 75125 (972) 544-3212 | PK-KG | 19 | 389 |
| Lucy Mae Mcdonald Elementary School 500 Fm 983 Ferris TX 75125 (972) 544-2574 | 1-3 | 33 | 519 |