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School district · Rhode Island · LEAID 4400120

Central Falls

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Central Falls pays an estimated average teacher salary of $102,275, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$102,275
Est. avg teacher salary
$24,336
Per-pupil spending
2,666
Students enrolled
71st
Pct. in RI
$102,275

Central Falls (Rhode Island) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $102,275, meaningfully above the Rhode Island average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,666 students.

  • 71st percentile for Rhode Island
  • 84th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$102,275

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,336

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,666 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

6.4% above Rhode Island average

Nationally, Central Falls's estimated average out-pays 84% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Central Falls's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$102,275 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Central Falls $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Central Falls

Central Falls is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Rhode Island, serving 2,666 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $24,336. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $102,275, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4400120 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Rhode Island statewide average of $96,093, teacher pay in Central Falls runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 6.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Rhode Island, it pays more than 71% of them.

Central Falls reports $64.9M in total expenditure on the budget side against $63.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 30% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $10.7M, special-education teacher pay is $3.9M.

How does Central Falls compare?

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

Central Falls $102,275
Providence $98,083
Rhode Island avg $96,093
National avg $85,759

Central Falls pays +4.3% more than Providence · per-pupil $24,336 vs $26,311

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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Salary-nearest districts to Central Falls, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$63.6M
Total Revenue
$64.9M
Total Expenditure
$19.6M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.7M
Regular Program
$3.9M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$3.4M
Other Programs

Other Rhode Island Districts

Tiverton
$94,990
1,638 students
North Smithfield
$90,061
1,591 students
Exeter-West Greenwich
$91,496
1,554 students
North Kingstown
$93,111
3,876 students
Foster-Glocester
$90,345
1,392 students
Scituate
$103,426
1,195 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Central Falls?

Central Falls's average teacher salary is $102,275, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Central Falls teacher pay compare to the Rhode Island average?

Central Falls pays 6.4% more than the Rhode Island state average of $96,093. The district's average is $102,275.

How does Central Falls teacher pay compare to the national average?

Central Falls pays 19.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $102,275.

What is the per-pupil spending in Central Falls?

Per-pupil spending in Central Falls runs approximately $24,336 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Central Falls?

Central Falls has 2,666 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Central Falls's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Central Falls's total expenditure of $64.9M (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. Central Falls'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.