Avg Teacher Salary
$113,969
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Vermont · LEAID 5008224
Blue Mountain USD #21
Estimated average teacher salary of $113,969, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Blue Mountain USD #21 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $113,969
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $22,796
- Per-pupil spending
- 393
- Students enrolled
- 63th
- Pct. in VT
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,796
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
393 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
1.3% above Vermont average
What the Numbers Say About Blue Mountain USD #21
Blue Mountain USD #21 is a small school district in Vermont, serving 393 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,796. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $113,969, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5008224 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Vermont statewide average of $112,556, teacher pay in Blue Mountain USD #21 runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 1.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (38.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Vermont, it pays more than 63% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, Blue Mountain USD #21 reports $9.0M in total expenditure against $8.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.4M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
How does Blue Mountain USD #21 compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Vermont average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
Blue Mountain USD #21 pays -9.4% less than Champlain Valley Unified School District · per-pupil $22,796 vs $25,304
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$8.5M
Total Revenue
$9.0M
Total Expenditure
$3.0M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$2.4M
Regular Program
Other Vermont Districts
Winooski School District
$170,864
770 students
Hartford School District
$147,808
1,471 students
Burlington School District
$146,018
3,469 students
Mill River Unified School District
$145,427
784 students
Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District
$144,176
3,804 students
Rutland City School District
$139,493
2,013 students
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in Blue Mountain USD #21?
The estimated average teacher salary in Blue Mountain USD #21 is $113,969 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does Blue Mountain USD #21 teacher pay compare to the Vermont average?
Blue Mountain USD #21 pays 1.3% more than the Vermont state average of $112,556. The district's estimated average is $113,969.
How does Blue Mountain USD #21 teacher pay compare to the national average?
Blue Mountain USD #21 pays 38.5% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $113,969.
What is the per-pupil spending in Blue Mountain USD #21?
Blue Mountain USD #21 spends approximately $22,796 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in Blue Mountain USD #21?
Blue Mountain USD #21 has 393 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of Blue Mountain USD #21's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 33% of Blue Mountain USD #21's total expenditure of $9.0M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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