School district or education agency · NCES 4838580

Salado Isd

Killeen, TX

District overview See comparisons

Students2,346

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students2,346

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$9,952

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictTXUnited States

Academic standing2025

54th percentile44th percentile45th percentile

This district is 10 percentile points higher than the state figure and 9 percentile points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

14.0%23.0%27.8%

This district is 9.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 13.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$14,327$15,261$19,509

This district is $934 per student lower than the state figure and $5,182 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$9,952$12,147$15,859

This district is $2,195 per student lower than the state figure and $5,907 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$896$2,556$1,964

This district is $1,660 per student lower than the state figure and $1,068 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$298$311$336

This district is $13 per student lower than the state figure and $38 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$1,216$1,455$1,793

This district is $239 per student lower than the state figure and $577 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$6,473$8,028$8,742

This district is $1,555 per student lower than the state figure and $2,269 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$1,055$1,492$3,769

This district is $437 per student lower than the state figure and $2,714 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$23,711$21,152$11,715

This district is $2,559 per student higher than the state figure and $11,996 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$664$1,248$869

This district is $584 per student lower than the state figure and $205 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

15:115:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

378:1392:1376:1

This district is 14 students per counselor lower than the state figure and 2 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

123.2141.0138.9

This district is 17.8 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 15.7 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

17.216.018.5

This district is 1.2 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 1.3 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.90.40.9

This district is 0.5 psychologists per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%100.0%99.0%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.0%2.0%2.6%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

2.9%5.0%2.9%

This district is 2.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

5.8%21.2%12.0%

This district is 15.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

9.2%11.6%14.0%

This district is 2.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

11.0%7.6%3.9%

This district is 3.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

99.3%96.6%95.8%

This district is 2.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+4.6%+1.9%+0.5%

This district is 2.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

23.5%60.6%50.6%

This district is 37.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 27.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.5%4.0%4.5%

This district is 3.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

3.9%7.9%9.0%

This district is 4.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

1.6%6.8%6.7%

This district is 5.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

6.3%16.9%14.4%

This district is 10.6 percentage points lower than the state figure and 8.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K67 students

2.9%

Kindergarten–grade 5964 students

41.1%

Grades 6–8590 students

25.1%

Grades 9–12725 students

30.9%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten67

Kindergarten159

Grade 1141

Grade 2149

Grade 3189

Grade 4159

Grade 5167

Grade 6170

Grade 7208

Grade 8212

Grade 9195

Grade 10186

Grade 11176

Grade 12168

Students by race and ethnicity

White1,573 (67.1%)

Hispanic/Latino625 (26.6%)

Two or more races100 (4.3%)

Black or African American28 (1.2%)

Asian10 (0.4%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander8 (0.3%)

American Indian or Alaska Native2 (0.1%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

67Students enrolled in pre-K

3.4Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

19.9:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District2.9%

TX5.0%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

289.1All district staff, full-time equivalent

151.4Teachers, full-time equivalent

6.2School counselors, full-time equivalent

2School psychologists, full-time equivalent

40.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

1Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

7.7School administrators, full-time equivalent

6.4Student support staff, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers3.4 FTE

Kindergarten teachers8.3 FTE

Elementary teachers59.6 FTE

Secondary teachers76.1 FTE

Ungraded teachers4.1 FTE

Instructional coordinators2 FTE

District administrators3 FTE

District administrative support6.7 FTE

School administrative support8 FTE

Other support staff54.2 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

178Total completers

178Regular diplomas

0Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

TX100.0%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.0%

TX2.0%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

5.8%Students learning English129 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.8%

TX21.2%

U.S.12.0%

9.2%Students receiving IDEA special-education services206 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District9.2%

TX11.6%

U.S.14.0%

11.0%Students with Section 504 plans246 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District11.0%

TX7.6%

U.S.3.9%

1.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services27 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.2%

TX2.4%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

99.3%Teachers reported as certified

74Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District99.3%

TX96.6%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

2,069children ages 5 to 17

130estimated to live in families below the poverty line

6.3%about 1 in 16 school-age children

District6.3%

TX16.9%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in TX receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Sunnyvale IsdDallas, TX2,317 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Bandera IsdBandera, TX2,338 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Canton IsdCanton, TX2,367 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Van Alstyne IsdVan Alstyne, TX2,419 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Navarro IsdSeguin, TX2,438 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

White students956 assessments

61 out of 100

Students not economically disadvantaged1,136 assessments

60 out of 100

Fem690 assessments

55 out of 100

Mal749 assessments

54 out of 100

Hispanic students370 assessments

41 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students303 assessments

33 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

2Not reported schools

1Secondary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

1Elementary schools

1City setting

5Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

5.7%Federal

24.5%State

69.9%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$9,952Total current spending per student

$6,480Instruction per student

$3,107Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.9MFederal revenue5.7% of total revenue

$8.2MState revenue24.5% of total revenue

$23.4MLocal revenue69.9% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$6,480Instructionper student

$3,107Student and instructional supportper student

$1,216Special educationper student

$939Building operations and maintenanceper student

$328Student transportationper student

$365Food servicesper student

$0Technologyper student

People costs

$15.1MSalaries$6,473 per student

$2.5MEmployee benefits$1,055 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$696KEquipmentFY 2023

$2.1MCapital outlay$896 per student

$1.3MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$55.4MDebt outstanding at year end$23,711 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$1.6MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$2.5MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$167KTitle I$71 per student

$331KIDEA special education$142 per student

$464KChild nutrition$199 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$9,608

FY 2023$9,952

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$1,128

FY 2023$896

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$25,397

FY 2023$23,711

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2111.3%

230 of 2,041 students

2021–2218.4%

400 of 2,169 students

2022–2314%

317 of 2,260 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

17Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →94In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi3 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

3Student devices reported3 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?14% chronically absent2022–23 · 2,260 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Improved overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?6 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$9,952current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?378:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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