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School district · Wisconsin · LEAID 5500570

Athens School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Athens School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $53,879, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$53,879
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,614
Per-pupil spending
420
Students enrolled
2nd
Pct. in WI
$53,879

Athens School District (Wisconsin) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $53,879, materially below the Wisconsin average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 420 students.

  • 2nd percentile for Wisconsin
  • 7th percentile nationally
  • 22% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$53,879

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,614

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

420 students

Salary vs State Average 75.6%

24.4% below Wisconsin average

Nationally, Athens School District's estimated average out-pays 7% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Athens School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$53,879 Top 93% higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Athens School District $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 stands out about Athens School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 7% of districts.
  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 420 students enrolled.

What the Numbers Say About Athens School District

Athens School District is a small school district in Wisconsin, serving 420 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,614. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $53,879, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5500570 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wisconsin statewide average of $71,287, teacher pay in Athens School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 24.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (37.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wisconsin, it pays more than 2% of them.

Budget figures show Athens School District reporting $9.9M in total expenditure against $8.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 22% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.0M.

How does Athens School District compare?

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

Athens School District $53,879
Milwaukee School District $71,447
Wisconsin avg $71,287
National avg $85,759

Athens School District pays -24.6% less than Milwaukee School District · per-pupil $23,614 vs $20,171

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Wisconsin districts

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Athens School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Athens School District, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$8.8M
Total Revenue
$9.9M
Total Expenditure
$2.1M
Instruction Salaries
22% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.8M
Regular Program
$0.0M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Wisconsin Districts

Swallow School District
$86,292
465 students
Barneveld School District
$67,453
471 students
Wausaukee School District
$64,346
368 students
Wabeno Area School District
$64,764
367 students
Rio Community School District
$64,054
367 students
Black Hawk School District
$72,046
366 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Athens School District?

Athens School District's average teacher salary is $53,879, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Athens School District teacher pay compare to the Wisconsin average?

Athens School District pays 24.4% less than the Wisconsin state average of $71,287. The district's average is $53,879.

How does Athens School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Athens School District pays 37.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $53,879.

What is the per-pupil spending in Athens School District?

Per-pupil spending in Athens School District runs approximately $23,614 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Athens School District?

Athens School District has 420 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Athens School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 22% of Athens School District's total expenditure of $9.9M (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. Athens School District'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.