Kelton ISD is a rural school district in Texas Panhandle in Wheeler County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 69% white and 58.9% economically disadvantaged.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its school funding and political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Rural
NCES Type
Rural-Remote
ESC Region
Amarillo
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$56,718
in 2025,
up
$14,745
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$35,934per year
+$17,128
since 2015
State1,028thof 1,081
Region41stof 44
Peers344thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$42,968per year
-$2,656
since 2015
State1,020thof 1,182
Region38thof 60
Peers336thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,095per year
+$17,887
since 2015
State500thof 1,191
Region13thof 60
Peers129thof 463
All teachers
$56,718per year
+$14,745
since 2015
State734thof 1,201
Region20thof 60
Peers212thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$35,934per year
State1,028thof 1,081
Region41stof 44
Peers344thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$42,968per year
State1,020thof 1,182
Region38thof 60
Peers336thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$63,095per year
State500thof 1,191
Region13thof 60
Peers129thof 463
All teachers
$56,718per year
State734thof 1,201
Region20thof 60
Peers212thof 463
A deeper dive
A 2025 state law provides financial incentives for teachers
who participate in high-quality training programs
. It also offers pay raises of up to $8,000 based
on a teacher's district size and years of experience.