Average Teacher Salary in Desoto Independent School District
The average teacher salary in Desoto Independent School District is $47,898.
| Grade Level | Average | 10th percentile | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | 90th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-school | $26,990 | $16,930 | $18,730 | $21,860 | $28,940 | $50,410 |
| Kindergarten | $49,210 | $39,170 | $44,620 | $49,320 | $53,800 | $60,070 |
| Elementary | $53,590 | $41,800 | $47,330 | $52,400 | $59,980 | $69,820 |
| Middle school | $53,540 | $42,200 | $47,320 | $52,300 | $59,640 | $69,060 |
| High school | $56,160 | $43,530 | $48,270 | $53,890 | $64,080 | $73,730 |
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General Facts
- Staff: 1,103
- Full time teachers: 607
- Pupil to teacher ratio: 14 to 1
- Teacher assistants (instructional aides): 80
- Instructional Coordinators: 13
- Elementary Teachers: 226
- Kindergarten Teachers: 30
- Pre-K Teachers: 7
- High School Teachers: 255
- Pre-K to 12 Students: 9,036
Financial Statistics for Desoto Independent School District
Revenue
- Revenue from local sources: $44,439,000
- Revenue from state sources: $28,337,000
- Revenue from federal sources: $4,876,000
- Total revenue: $77,652,000
Expenses
- Expenditures on instruction: $35,354,000
- Expenditures on teacher salary: $39,799,000
- Expenditures on teacher benefits: $6,283,000
- Expenditures per student: $657,000
- Total expenditures: $103,871,000
Breakdown of Teacher Salary Expenses
- Teacher salary expenses on regular education: $0
- Teacher salary expenses on special education: $0
- Teacher salary expenses on vocational education: $0
Information on Schools within Desoto Independent School District
Elementary Schools within the Desoto Independent School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Amber Terrace Elementary
224 Amber Ln
Desoto, TX 75115 972-223-8757
|
|
15 to 1 | 38 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Cockrell Hill El
425 South Cockrell Hill
Desoto, TX 75115 972-230-1692
|
|
16 to 1 | 36 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Frank D Moates El
1500 Heritage Dr
Glenn Heights, TX 75154 972-230-2881
|
|
15 to 1 | 41 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Northside El
801 Brown St
Waxahachie, TX 75165 972-923-4610
|
|
17 to 1 | 33 | 1st Grade | 5th Grade |
|
Ruby Young El
707 North Young Blvd
Desoto, TX 75115 972-223-6505
|
|
17 to 1 | 34 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
The Meadows Elementary
1016 The Meadows Pkwy
Desoto, TX 75115 972-224-0960
|
|
14 to 1 | 34 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
|
Woodridge El
1001 Woodridge
Desoto, TX 75115 972-223-3800
|
|
16 to 1 | 38 | Prekindergarten | 5th Grade |
Middle Schools within the Desoto Independent School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Curtistene School Mccowan Middle
1500 Majestic Meadows Dr
Glenn Heights, TX 75154 972-274-8090
|
|
15 to 1 | 61 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Desoto East Middle School
601 West Belt Line Rd
Desoto, TX 75115 972-223-0690
|
|
12 to 1 | 48 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
|
Desoto West Middle School
800 North Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115 972-230-1820
|
|
15 to 1 | 48 | 6th Grade | 8th Grade |
High Schools within the Desoto Independent School District
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
D High School Freshman Campus
620 South Westmoreland
Desoto, TX 75115 972-274-1818
|
|
16 to 1 | 54 | 9th Grade | 9th Grade |
|
Desoto High School
600 Eagle Dr
Desoto, TX 75115 972-230-0726
|
|
14 to 1 | 140 | 9th Grade | 12th Grade |
Other Schools within the Desoto Independent School District (Alternative, Special Education)
| School | Students | Student to Teacher Ratio | Full Time Certified Teachers | Lowest Grade Offered | Highest Grade Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
P A School School Learning Center
1673 Terre Colony Ct
Dallas, TX 75212 972-223-6666
|
|
not available | not available | 7th Grade | 12th Grade |
General District Statistics
- Per capita income: $23,671
- Median family income: $63,115
- Median male income: $34,401
- Median female income: $26,983
- Median income of a renter: $33,172
- Median income of a home owner: $65,247
- Number of Households making:
10 - 25k 25 - 40k 40 - 60k 60 - 100k 100k+ 1,165 1,775 2,350 3,810 2,210
