Calvin Nelms Charter Schools operates open enrollment schools and is based in Southeast Texas. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 59.2% Hispanic and 49.8% economically disadvantaged.
Charter schools are public schools authorized by the State Board of Education, but unlike independent school districts, their school boards are appointed by their operators, not elected. They still must comply with the Texas Public Information Act and hold public board meetings.
Explore more below to learn about its enrollment and demographic trends over time, the classroom experience, student outcomes and its political environment.
Official classifications
TEA Type
Charter Schools
NCES Type
Suburb-Large
ESC Region
Houston
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The base average teaching salary was
$69,537
in 2025,
up
$19,193
since 2015
All teachers
Less than one year of experience
1–5 years of experience
6+ years of experience
Range
Salary
Change
Ranking
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$36,400per year
+$5,080
since 2015
State1,022ndof 1,081
Region81stof 81
Peers145thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
N/A
—
—
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$71,537per year
+$18,085
since 2015
State93rdof 1,191
Region24thof 83
Peers24thof 165
All teachers
$69,537per year
+$19,193
since 2015
State56thof 1,201
Region17thof 87
Peers18thof 169
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$36,400per year
State1,022ndof 1,081
Region81stof 81
Peers145thof 150
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
Not reported
—
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$71,537per year
State93rdof 1,191
Region24thof 83
Peers24thof 165
All teachers
$69,537per year
State56thof 1,201
Region17thof 87
Peers18thof 169
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.