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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2100270

Bardstown Independent

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $78,097 for Bardstown Independent - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$78,097
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,401
Per-pupil spending
2,645
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in KY
$78,097

Bardstown Independent (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $78,097, meaningfully above the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,645 students.

  • 96th percentile for Kentucky
  • 58th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,097

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,401

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,645 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

10.9% above Kentucky average

Nationally, Bardstown Independent's estimated average out-pays 58% 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.)

Bardstown Independent's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$78,097 Top 42% higher than 58% 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. Bardstown Independent $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 the Numbers Say About Bardstown Independent

Bardstown Independent is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 2,645 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,401. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $78,097, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2100270 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Bardstown Independent runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 10.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 96% of them.

Bardstown Independent reports $48.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $54.5M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 27% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.3M, special-education teacher pay is $2.2M.

How does Bardstown Independent compare?

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

Bardstown Independent $78,097
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Bardstown Independent pays -11.8% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $18,401 vs $19,590

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

$54.5M
Total Revenue
$48.7M
Total Expenditure
$13.3M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.3M
Regular Program
$2.2M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Erlanger-Elsmere Independent
$68,700
2,380 students
Corbin Independent
$71,330
2,925 students
Johnson County
$70,661
2,928 students
Russell County
$60,784
2,943 students
LaRue County
$64,419
2,345 students
Hart County
$59,654
2,299 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Bardstown Independent?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Bardstown Independent's average teacher salary at $78,097, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Bardstown Independent teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Bardstown Independent pays 10.9% more than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $78,097.

How does Bardstown Independent teacher pay compare to the national average?

Bardstown Independent pays 8.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $78,097.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bardstown Independent?

NCES FY2022 data puts Bardstown Independent's per-student spending at approximately $18,401 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Bardstown Independent?

Bardstown Independent has 2,645 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Bardstown Independent's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Bardstown Independent's total expenditure of $48.7M (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. Bardstown Independent'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.