Richards Independent School District (ISD)
Teacher Salary and Benefits
Over 20 teachers and support staff are employed at Richards Independent School District (ISD). The tables below detail teacher and administration salaries for the entire state of Texas, due to more localized data not being available. The data is 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, the following table details the average salary for teachers, which is 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 the average salary 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, 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 Richards 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 | $5,409 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $4,333 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Richards Independent School District (ISD) Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by Richards 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 Richards Independent School District (ISD) per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 19 | 19 | 18 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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 Richards Independent School District (ISD) are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 8 | 11 |
Richards Independent School District (ISD) Schools
Based on 2014 NCES school district survey, Richards Independent School District (ISD) operates 2 schools. These schools along with their contact information are listed 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:
- Anderson-Shiro Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) (2 Schools)
- Montgomery Independent School District (9 Schools)
- Navasota Independent School District (ISD) (6 Schools)
- Iola Independent School District (ISD) (2 Schools)
- New Waverly Independent School District (ISD) (4 Schools)
Richards Independent School District (ISD) Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Elementary School 9477 Panther Dr Richards TX 77873 (936) 851-2364 | PK-6 | 9 | 80 |
| Richards High School 9477 Panther Dr Richards TX 77873 (936) 851-2364 | 7-12 | 9 | 66 |