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School district · Idaho · LEAID 1600240

Bear Lake County District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $60,414 for Bear Lake County District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$60,414
Est. avg teacher salary
$8,614
Per-pupil spending
1,441
Students enrolled
25th
Pct. in ID
$60,414

Bear Lake County District (Idaho) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $60,414, materially below the Idaho average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,441 students.

  • 25th percentile for Idaho
  • 18th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +3.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$60,414

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,614

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,441 students

Salary vs State Average 89.7%

10.3% below Idaho average

Nationally, Bear Lake County District's estimated average out-pays 18% 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.)

Bear Lake County District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$60,414 Top 82% higher than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Bear Lake County District $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 Bear Lake County District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $8,614 is well below the national norm.

What the Numbers Say About Bear Lake County District

Bear Lake County District is a small school district in Idaho, serving 1,441 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $8,614. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $60,414, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1600240 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Idaho statewide average of $67,352, teacher pay in Bear Lake County District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 10.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (29.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Idaho, it pays more than 25% of them.

On the budget side, Bear Lake County District reports $12.4M in total expenditure against $13.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 35% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Bear Lake County District compare?

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

Bear Lake County District $60,414
Joint School District No. 2 $64,403
Idaho avg $67,352
National avg $85,759

Bear Lake County District pays -6.2% less than Joint School District No. 2 · per-pupil $8,614 vs $8,978

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

$13.8M
Total Revenue
$12.4M
Total Expenditure
$4.3M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.1M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education

Other Idaho Districts

Weiser District
$64,419
1,492 students
Mccall-donnelly Joint School District
$79,641
1,340 students
Payette Joint District
$61,392
1,317 students
Buhl Joint District
$63,308
1,303 students
American Falls Joint District
$71,615
1,589 students
Gooding Joint District
$61,069
1,290 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Bear Lake County District?

The average teacher salary in Bear Lake County District is $60,414 (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 Bear Lake County District teacher pay compare to the Idaho average?

Bear Lake County District pays 10.3% less than the Idaho state average of $67,352. The district's average is $60,414.

How does Bear Lake County District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Bear Lake County District pays 29.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $60,414.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bear Lake County District?

Bear Lake County District spends approximately $8,614 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Bear Lake County District?

Bear Lake County District has 1,441 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Bear Lake County District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Bear Lake County District's total expenditure of $12.4M (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. Bear Lake County 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.