Happy Independent School District (ISD)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
There are more than twenty teachers and 200 students enrolled at the 2 schools operated by Happy Independent School District (ISD). The tables below detail administration and teacher salaries for the entire state of Texas, due to more localized data not being available. The data has been taken from multiple 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, this table displays average salary and 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 details average salary and ranges for special education teachers in Texas.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 salary ranges and details on school administrators, counselors, and librarians for the state of Texas below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Happy 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 | $5,314 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $3,750 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Happy Independent School District (ISD) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Happy 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 Happy Independent School District (ISD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 12 | 13 | 13 |
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 Happy Independent School District (ISD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 13 | 13 | 17 |
| Other Support Staff | 8 | 10 | 9 |
Happy Independent School District (ISD) Schools
We have listed the 2 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by Happy Independent School District (ISD) in the list 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:
- Tulia Independent School District (ISD) (4 Schools)
- Canyon Independent School District (16 Schools)
- Kress Independent School District (ISD) (2 Schools)
- Hart Independent School District (ISD) (2 Schools)
- Dimmitt Independent School District (ISD) (3 Schools)
Happy Independent School District (ISD) Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Elementary School 400 North West 3rd Happy TX 79042 (806) 558-2561 | KG-6 | 10 | 121 |
| Happy High School 500 North West 3rd Happy TX 79042 (806) 558-5311 | 7-12 | 15 | 118 |