Avg Teacher Salary
$70,283
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3800053
CARRINGTON 49
Estimated average teacher salary of $70,283, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for CARRINGTON 49 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $70,283
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $15,122
- Per-pupil spending
- 566
- Students enrolled
- 9th
- Pct. in ND
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,122
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
566 students
Salary vs State Average 78.4%
21.6% below North Dakota average
What the Numbers Say About CARRINGTON 49
CARRINGTON 49 is a small school district in North Dakota, serving 566 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,122. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $70,283, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3800053 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the North Dakota statewide average of $89,687, teacher pay in CARRINGTON 49 runs materially below the state benchmark — a 21.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (14.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 9% 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, CARRINGTON 49 reports $8.6M in total expenditure against $10.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 31% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.0M. 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 CARRINGTON 49 compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the North Dakota average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
CARRINGTON 49 pays -23.1% less than BISMARCK 1 · per-pupil $15,122 vs $17,673
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$10.6M
Total Revenue
$8.6M
Total Expenditure
$2.7M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$2.0M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs
Other North Dakota Districts
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 CARRINGTON 49?
The estimated average teacher salary in CARRINGTON 49 is $70,283 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does CARRINGTON 49 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?
CARRINGTON 49 pays 21.6% less than the North Dakota state average of $89,687. The district's estimated average is $70,283.
How does CARRINGTON 49 teacher pay compare to the national average?
CARRINGTON 49 pays 14.6% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $70,283.
What is the per-pupil spending in CARRINGTON 49?
CARRINGTON 49 spends approximately $15,122 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in CARRINGTON 49?
CARRINGTON 49 has 566 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of CARRINGTON 49's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 31% of CARRINGTON 49's total expenditure of $8.6M (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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