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Bowler School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Bowler School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $61,791, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$61,791
Est. avg teacher salary
$24,750
Per-pupil spending
320
Students enrolled
22nd
Pct. in WI
$61,791

Bowler School District (Wisconsin) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $61,791, materially below the Wisconsin average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 320 students.

  • 22nd percentile for Wisconsin
  • 21st percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +4.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$61,791

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,750

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

320 students

Salary vs State Average 86.7%

13.3% below Wisconsin average

Nationally, Bowler School District's estimated average out-pays 21% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$61,791 Top 79% higher than 21% 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. Bowler School 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 Bowler School District

  • It is a very small district (320 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Bowler School District

Bowler School District is a small school district in Wisconsin, serving 320 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $24,750. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $61,791, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5501560 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wisconsin statewide average of $71,287, teacher pay in Bowler School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 13.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (27.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wisconsin, it pays more than 22% of them.

On the budget side, Bowler School District reports $7.9M in total expenditure against $8.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 26% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Bowler 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.

Bowler School District $61,791
Milwaukee School District $71,447
Wisconsin avg $71,287
National avg $85,759

Bowler School District pays -13.5% less than Milwaukee School District · per-pupil $24,750 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

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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 Bowler School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$8.6M
Total Revenue
$7.9M
Total Expenditure
$2.1M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.4M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Wisconsin Districts

Weston School District
$71,849
263 students
Elcho School District
$67,944
263 students
Tigerton School District
$55,376
262 students
Almond-Bancroft School District
$57,297
383 students
Cornell School District
$70,518
387 students
Seneca Area School District
$68,587
253 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Bowler School District?

The average teacher salary in Bowler School District is $61,791 (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 Bowler School District teacher pay compare to the Wisconsin average?

Bowler School District pays 13.3% less than the Wisconsin state average of $71,287. The district's average is $61,791.

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

Bowler School District pays 27.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $61,791.

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

Per-pupil spending in Bowler School District runs approximately $24,750 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Bowler School District?

Bowler School District has 320 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Bowler School District's total expenditure of $7.9M (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. Bowler 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.