Ferris 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 75.3% Hispanic and 76.5% 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
$64,084
in 2025,
up
$16,856
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
$62,693per year
+$21,928
since 2015
State76thof 1,081
Region13thof 102
Peers12thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,148per year
+$15,194
since 2015
State211thof 1,182
Region43rdof 109
Peers41stof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,418per year
+$16,453
since 2015
State277thof 1,191
Region52ndof 109
Peers43rdof 167
All teachers
$64,084per year
+$16,856
since 2015
State220thof 1,201
Region36thof 110
Peers37thof 167
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$62,693per year
State76thof 1,081
Region13thof 102
Peers12thof 165
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$59,148per year
State211thof 1,182
Region43rdof 109
Peers41stof 167
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$66,418per year
State277thof 1,191
Region52ndof 109
Peers43rdof 167
All teachers
$64,084per year
State220thof 1,201
Region36thof 110
Peers37thof 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.