Prairie Lea ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Caldwell County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 71% Hispanic and 71.7% 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
Austin
Classifications are used to compare and support schools. Learn more
The base average teaching salary was
$55,179
in 2025,
up
$9,815
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
$53,418per year
+$23,011
since 2015
State411thof 1,081
Region31stof 58
Peers84thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,704per year
—
State669thof 1,182
Region54thof 68
Peers132ndof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,179per year
+$14,665
since 2015
State664thof 1,191
Region46thof 68
Peers194thof 463
All teachers
$55,179per year
+$9,815
since 2015
State861stof 1,201
Region59thof 68
Peers272ndof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,418per year
State411thof 1,081
Region31stof 58
Peers84thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,704per year
State669thof 1,182
Region54thof 68
Peers132ndof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$61,179per year
State664thof 1,191
Region46thof 68
Peers194thof 463
All teachers
$55,179per year
State861stof 1,201
Region59thof 68
Peers272ndof 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.