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School district · Kansas · LEAID 2003180

Abilene

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $79,994 for Abilene - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$79,994
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,720
Per-pupil spending
1,511
Students enrolled
95th
Pct. in KS
$79,994

Abilene (Kansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $79,994, meaningfully above the Kansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,511 students.

  • 95th percentile for Kansas
  • 62nd percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +25.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$79,994

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,720

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,511 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

20.0% above Kansas average

Nationally, Abilene's estimated average out-pays 62% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Abilene's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$79,994 Top 38% higher than 62% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 42 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 26 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. Abilene $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Abilene

Abilene is a small school district in Kansas, serving 1,511 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,720. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $79,994, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2003180 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kansas statewide average of $66,655, teacher pay in Abilene runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 20.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (6.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kansas, it pays more than 95% of them.

Budget figures show Abilene reporting $22.2M in total expenditure against $21.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Abilene compare?

Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Kansas average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.

Abilene $79,994
Wichita $55,815
Kansas avg $66,655
National avg $85,759

Abilene pays +43.3% more than Wichita · per-pupil $14,720 vs $17,574

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

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Salary-nearest districts to Abilene, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$21.6M
Total Revenue
$22.2M
Total Expenditure
$7.5M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.2M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Kansas Districts

Mulvane
$65,479
1,786 students
El Dorado
$63,039
1,800 students
Independence
$56,946
1,819 students
Coffeyville
$77,830
1,820 students
Iola
$58,371
1,198 students
Fort Scott
$65,926
1,837 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Abilene?

The average teacher salary in Abilene is $79,994 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Abilene teacher pay compare to the Kansas average?

Abilene pays 20.0% more than the Kansas state average of $66,655. The district's average is $79,994.

How does Abilene teacher pay compare to the national average?

Abilene pays 6.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $79,994.

What is the per-pupil spending in Abilene?

NCES FY2022 data puts Abilene's per-student spending at approximately $14,720 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Abilene?

Abilene has 1,511 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Abilene's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Abilene's total expenditure of $22.2M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from two NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) surveys, Fiscal Year 2022: the F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey (instructional expenditure, variable Z33) and the Staff Universe Survey (reported teacher headcount). Salary figures divide the former by the latter, falling back to an enrollment-based estimate only when a district has no reported headcount. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

Disclaimer & data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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According to the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, PlainTeacher's figures are computed directly, no number is typed in by an editor. Abilene's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2022 F-33 submission, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error on this page. Data current as of FY2022.