Avg Teacher Salary
$72,279
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3804140
CENTRAL VALLEY 3
Estimated average teacher salary of $72,279, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for CENTRAL VALLEY 3 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $72,279
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $15,572
- Per-pupil spending
- 215
- Students enrolled
- 12th
- Pct. in ND
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,572
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
215 students
Salary vs State Average 80.6%
19.4% below North Dakota average
What the Numbers Say About CENTRAL VALLEY 3
CENTRAL VALLEY 3 is a small school district in North Dakota, serving 215 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,572. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $72,279, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3804140 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 CENTRAL VALLEY 3 runs materially below the state benchmark — a 19.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (12.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 12% 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, CENTRAL VALLEY 3 reports $3.3M in total expenditure against $3.4M 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 $0.8M. 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 CENTRAL VALLEY 3 compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the North Dakota average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
CENTRAL VALLEY 3 pays -20.9% less than BISMARCK 1 · per-pupil $15,572 vs $17,673
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$3.4M
Total Revenue
$3.3M
Total Expenditure
$1.0M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$0.8M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
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 CENTRAL VALLEY 3?
The estimated average teacher salary in CENTRAL VALLEY 3 is $72,279 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does CENTRAL VALLEY 3 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?
CENTRAL VALLEY 3 pays 19.4% less than the North Dakota state average of $89,687. The district's estimated average is $72,279.
How does CENTRAL VALLEY 3 teacher pay compare to the national average?
CENTRAL VALLEY 3 pays 12.2% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $72,279.
What is the per-pupil spending in CENTRAL VALLEY 3?
CENTRAL VALLEY 3 spends approximately $15,572 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in CENTRAL VALLEY 3?
CENTRAL VALLEY 3 has 215 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of CENTRAL VALLEY 3's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 31% of CENTRAL VALLEY 3's total expenditure of $3.3M (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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