LISD -- Laredo Independent School District
Teacher Salary and Benefits
LISD has over 20,000 students and 1,000 teachers. The LISD teacher salary figures presented in the data tables below are gathered from several government agencies as noted below the salary tables. Note: The information provided below is for informational purposes only, for official information please contact the school district directly.
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LISD Teacher Salary Details
This table displays salary ranges for teachers, which is provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) for the Laredo and surrounding areas. There can be wide variations in salary, which can be attributed to experience or education levels. For example, a teacher with a master's in education may have higher salary than an entry level teacher.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Preschool Teacher | $40,840 | $23,920-$60,950 |
| Kindergarten Teacher | $56,960 | $50,610 - $60,500 |
| Elementary School Teacher | $55,120 | $47,590 - $58,700 |
| PE Teacher | $44,710 | $19,230 - $80,360 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Laredo, 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 that work for LISD and surrounding area school districts.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Special Ed. (Kindergarten & Elementary) | $56,380 | $46,260 - $59,990 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Laredo, 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 Laredo area below.
| Average Salary | Salary Range | |
|---|---|---|
| School Administrators (Preschool) | $51,010 | $29,810-$94,110 |
| School Administrators (Elementary, Middle, & High School) | $83,950 | $63,260 - $99,700 |
| Guidance & School Counselors | $51,550 | $18,040 - $77,660 |
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2022, MSA: Laredo, 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 LISD is listed below. These estimates are calculated from the figures obtained from the NCES Finance Survey (2012).
| District | Texas | |
|---|---|---|
| Teachers & Aides | $10,317 | $7,930 |
| Administrators | $7,411 | $6,477 |
Source: Local Education Agency (School District) Finance Survey (F-33) Data (2012)
Laredo Independent School District Jobs and Careers
The following tables outlines the number of teachers, administrators, and support staff that are employed by LISD. 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 LISD per grade classification is displayed below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Teachers | 1,494 | 1,454 | 1,455 |
| Preschool Teachers | 101 | 108 | 111 |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 97 | 102 | 95 |
| Elementary School Teachers | 625 | 629 | 640 |
| Middle & High School Teachers | 576 | 543 | 546 |
| Teachers for Classes w/o Grade Levels | 95 | 73 | 62 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supervisors & Coordinators | 14 | 15 | 17 |
| Teaching Assistants | 355 | 370 | 414 |
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 LISD are shown in the table below.
| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Administrators & Staff | 1,572 | 1,572 | 1,535 |
| District Administrators | 28 | 25 | 30 |
| District Support Staff | 128 | 129 | 130 |
| School Administrators | 129 | 125 | 125 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 164 | 165 | 164 |
| Student Support Staff | 112 | 108 | 116 |
| Other Support Staff | 1,016 | 1,019 | 971 |
| Librarians | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Library Assistants & Technicians | - | 34 | 33 |
| Guidance Counselors | 65 | 64 | 67 |
| Other School Counselors | 65 | 64 | 67 |
LISD Schools
We have listed the 30 schools and their contact information, which is overseen by LISD in the list below. To view additional information about each school click on the school link.
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Laredo Independent School District Map & Boundaries
| School | Grades | Full-Time Teachers | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruni Elementary School 1508 San Eduardo Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-3000 |
PK-5 | 37 | 670 |
| Buenos Aires Elementary School 520 Clark Blvd Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-3100 |
PK-5 | 40 | 745 |
| Christen Middle School 2001 Santa Maria Ave Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-6400 |
6-8 | 83 | 1,402 |
| D D Hachar Elementary School 3000 Guadalupe St Laredo TX 78043 (956) 273-3500 |
PK-5 | 31 | 578 |
| Daiches Elementary School 1402 Green Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-3200 |
PK-5 | 31 | 596 |
| Dovalina Elementary School 1700 West Anna Ave Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-3320 |
PK-5 | 36 | 551 |
| Dr Leo Cigarroa High School 2600 Zacatecas St Laredo TX 78046 (956) 273-6800 |
9-12 | 96 | 1,387 |
| Early College High School 5201 University Blvd Laredo TX 78041 (956) 273-7700 |
9-12 | 18 | 416 |
| F S Lara Academy 2901 East Travis St Laredo TX 78043 (956) 273-7900 |
6-12 | 16 | 101 |
| Farias Elementary School 1510 Chicago St Laredo TX 78041 (956) 273-3400 |
PK-5 | 42 | 843 |
| H B Zachry Elementary School 3200 Chacota St Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-4900 |
PK-5 | 34 | 661 |
| Heights Elementary School 1208 Market Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-3600 |
PK-5 | 30 | 556 |
| J C Martin Jr Elementary School 1600 Monterrey Ave Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-4100 |
PK-5 | 39 | 652 |
| J Kawas Elementary School 2100 South Milmo Ave Laredo TX 78046 (956) 273-3700 |
PK-5 | 33 | 599 |
| Joaquin Cigarroa Middle School 2600 Palo Blanco St Laredo TX 78046 (956) 273-6100 |
6-8 | 82 | 1,405 |
| Lamar Middle School 1818 North Arkansas Ave Laredo TX 78043 (956) 273-6200 |
6-8 | 82 | 1,383 |
| Leyendecker Elementary School 1311 Garden St Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-3800 |
PK-5 | 32 | 550 |
| Ligarde Elementary School 2800 South Canada Ave Laredo TX 78046 (956) 273-3900 |
PK-5 | 41 | 817 |
| Macdonell Elementary School 1606 Benavides Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-4000 |
PK-5 | 44 | 762 |
| Martin High School 2002 San Bernardo Ave Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-7100 |
9-12 | 118 | 1,915 |
| Memorial Middle School 2002 Marcella Ave Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-6600 |
6-8 | 51 | 761 |
| Milton Elementary School 2500 Ash Laredo TX 78043 (956) 273-4200 |
PK-5 | 45 | 916 |
| Nixon High School 2000 Plum Laredo TX 78043 (956) 273-7400 |
9-12 | 137 | 1,913 |
| Pierce Elementary School 800 East Eistetter Laredo TX 78041 (956) 273-4300 |
PK-5 | 49 | 932 |
| Ryan Elementary School 2401 Clark Blvd Laredo TX 78043 (956) 273-4400 |
PK-5 | 53 | 966 |
| Santa Maria Elementary School 3817 Santa Maria Laredo TX 78041 (956) 273-4600 |
PK-5 | 38 | 705 |
| Santo Nino Elementary School 2701 Bismark St Laredo TX 78043 (956) 273-4700 |
PK-5 | 41 | 761 |
| T Sanchez El / H Ochoa Elementary School 211 East Ash St Laredo TX 78041 (956) 273-4500 |
PK-5 | 40 | 749 |
| Tarver Elementary School 3000 Tilden Ave Laredo TX 78040 (956) 273-4800 |
PK-5 | 36 | 633 |