Palmer ISD is a rural school district in North Texas in Ellis County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 47.9% Hispanic and 51.3% 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
Other Central City Suburban
NCES Type
Rural-Fringe
ESC Region
Richardson
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The base average teaching salary was
$62,203
in 2025,
up
$20,176
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
$53,525per year
+$21,350
since 2015
State403rdof 1,081
Region62ndof 102
Peers75thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,695per year
+$18,399
since 2015
State358thof 1,182
Region67thof 109
Peers76thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,821per year
+$17,480
since 2015
State374thof 1,191
Region65thof 109
Peers61stof 167
All teachers
$62,203per year
+$20,176
since 2015
State320thof 1,201
Region58thof 110
Peers59thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,525per year
State403rdof 1,081
Region62ndof 102
Peers75thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,695per year
State358thof 1,182
Region67thof 109
Peers76thof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$64,821per year
State374thof 1,191
Region65thof 109
Peers61stof 167
All teachers
$62,203per year
State320thof 1,201
Region58thof 110
Peers59thof 167
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.