Penelope ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Hill County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 60% white and 37.2% 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-Distant
ESC Region
Waco
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$54,158
in 2025,
up
$11,404
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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N/A
—
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,947per year
+$11,112
since 2015
State976thof 1,182
Region60thof 80
Peers307thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,096per year
+$7,971
since 2015
State753rdof 1,191
Region46thof 81
Peers232ndof 463
All teachers
$54,158per year
+$11,404
since 2015
State935thof 1,201
Region59thof 81
Peers310thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
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Not reported
—
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$43,947per year
State976thof 1,182
Region60thof 80
Peers307thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$60,096per year
State753rdof 1,191
Region46thof 81
Peers232ndof 463
All teachers
$54,158per year
State935thof 1,201
Region59thof 81
Peers310thof 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.