Lancaster ISD is a large suburban school district in North Texas in Dallas County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 71% Black and 85% 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
Major Suburban
NCES Type
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Richardson
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The base average teaching salary was
$62,831
in 2025,
up
$9,184
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
$52,186per year
+$1,200
since 2015
State469thof 1,081
Region71stof 102
Peers67thof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,791per year
+$12,038
since 2015
State121stof 1,182
Region29thof 109
Peers41stof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$69,529per year
+$13,723
since 2015
State146thof 1,191
Region27thof 109
Peers31stof 75
All teachers
$62,831per year
+$9,184
since 2015
State284thof 1,201
Region51stof 110
Peers62ndof 75
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$52,186per year
State469thof 1,081
Region71stof 102
Peers67thof 74
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,791per year
State121stof 1,182
Region29thof 109
Peers41stof 75
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$69,529per year
State146thof 1,191
Region27thof 109
Peers31stof 75
All teachers
$62,831per year
State284thof 1,201
Region51stof 110
Peers62ndof 75
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.