Waelder ISD is a rural school district in Central Texas in Gonzales County. As of the most recent enrollment data released by the state, its student population was 75% Hispanic and 50.4% 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-Remote
ESC Region
Austin
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The base average teaching salary was
$51,797
in 2025,
up
$8,601
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
$49,226per year
+$11,085
since 2015
State611thof 1,081
Region44thof 58
Peers135thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,925per year
+$11,136
since 2015
State651stof 1,182
Region53rdof 68
Peers125thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,705per year
+$7,418
since 2015
State969thof 1,191
Region61stof 68
Peers341stof 463
All teachers
$51,797per year
+$8,601
since 2015
State1,067thof 1,201
Region66thof 68
Peers387thof 463
Range
Salary
Ranking
Less than one year of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,226per year
State611thof 1,081
Region44thof 58
Peers135thof 378
1–5 years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$49,925per year
State651stof 1,182
Region53rdof 68
Peers125thof 453
6+ years of experienceLorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit
$57,705per year
State969thof 1,191
Region61stof 68
Peers341stof 463
All teachers
$51,797per year
State1,067thof 1,201
Region66thof 68
Peers387thof 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.