Ricardo ISD is a rural school district in South Texas in Kleberg County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 87.7% Hispanic and 48% 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
Corpus Christi
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The base average teaching salary was
$64,437
in 2025,
up
$11,120
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
$55,435per year
—
State308thof 1,081
Region13thof 40
Peers60thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,619per year
+$5,211
since 2015
State453rdof 1,182
Region27thof 44
Peers61stof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$67,256per year
+$12,387
since 2015
State230thof 1,191
Region5thof 46
Peers49thof 463
All teachers
$64,437per year
+$11,120
since 2015
State205thof 1,201
Region7thof 46
Peers37thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$55,435per year
State308thof 1,081
Region13thof 40
Peers60thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$53,619per year
State453rdof 1,182
Region27thof 44
Peers61stof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$67,256per year
State230thof 1,191
Region5thof 46
Peers49thof 463
All teachers
$64,437per year
State205thof 1,201
Region7thof 46
Peers37thof 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.