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School district · Virginia · LEAID 5100120

Alexandria City Pblc Schs

Estimated average teacher salary of $122,177, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Alexandria City Pblc Schs - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$122,177
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,602
Per-pupil spending
15,674
Students enrolled
98th
Pct. in VA
$122,177

Alexandria City Pblc Schs (Virginia) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $122,177, meaningfully above the Virginia average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 15,674 students.

  • 98th percentile for Virginia
  • 94th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$122,177

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,602

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

15,674 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

44.5% above Virginia average

Nationally, Alexandria City Pblc Schs's estimated average out-pays 94% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Alexandria City Pblc Schs's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$122,177 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Alexandria City Pblc Schs $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

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

What stands out about Alexandria City Pblc Schs

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 94% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Alexandria City Pblc Schs

Alexandria City Pblc Schs is a mid-sized school district in Virginia, serving 15,674 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,602. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $122,177, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5100120 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Virginia statewide average of $84,524, teacher pay in Alexandria City Pblc Schs runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 44.5% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (42.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Virginia, it pays more than 98% of them.

Alexandria City Pblc Schs reports $338.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $341.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 37% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $69.9M, special-education teacher pay is $30.7M.

How does Alexandria City Pblc Schs compare?

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

Alexandria City Pblc Schs $122,177
Fairfax Co Pblc Schs $99,512
Virginia avg $84,524
National avg $85,759

Alexandria City Pblc Schs pays +22.8% more than Fairfax Co Pblc Schs · per-pupil $21,602 vs $19,816

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$341.7M
Total Revenue
$338.6M
Total Expenditure
$125.1M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$69.9M
Regular Program
$30.7M
Special Education
$4.5M
Vocational
$1.1M
Other Programs

Other Virginia Districts

Montgomery Co Pblc Schs
$72,172
9,680 students
Bedford Co Pblc Schs
$66,068
8,653 students
Culpeper Co Pblc Schs
$67,370
8,366 students
Pittsylvania Co Pblc Schs
$60,110
7,914 students
Campbell Co Pblc Schs
$72,393
7,853 students
Lynchburg City Pblc Schs
$71,070
7,826 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Alexandria City Pblc Schs?

The average teacher salary in Alexandria City Pblc Schs is $122,177 (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 Alexandria City Pblc Schs teacher pay compare to the Virginia average?

Alexandria City Pblc Schs pays 44.5% more than the Virginia state average of $84,524. The district's average is $122,177.

How does Alexandria City Pblc Schs teacher pay compare to the national average?

Alexandria City Pblc Schs pays 42.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $122,177.

What is the per-pupil spending in Alexandria City Pblc Schs?

Alexandria City Pblc Schs spends approximately $21,602 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Alexandria City Pblc Schs?

Alexandria City Pblc Schs has 15,674 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Alexandria City Pblc Schs's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Alexandria City Pblc Schs's total expenditure of $338.6M (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. Alexandria City Pblc Schs'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.