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School district · South Carolina · LEAID 4501530

Chester 01

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Chester 01 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $58,085, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$58,085
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,887
Per-pupil spending
4,833
Students enrolled
14th
Pct. in SC
$58,085

Chester 01 (South Carolina) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $58,085, materially below the South Carolina average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,833 students.

  • 14th percentile for South Carolina
  • 14th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$58,085

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,887

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,833 students

Salary vs State Average 89.4%

10.6% below South Carolina average

Nationally, Chester 01's estimated average out-pays 14% 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.)

Chester 01's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$58,085 Top 86% higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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. Chester 01 $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 the Numbers Say About Chester 01

Chester 01 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in South Carolina, serving 4,833 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,887. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $58,085, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4501530 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the South Carolina statewide average of $64,959, teacher pay in Chester 01 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 10.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (32.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in South Carolina, it pays more than 14% of them.

Chester 01's budget totals $81.6M in expenditure against $87.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $16.9M, special-education teacher pay is $2.7M.

How does Chester 01 compare?

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

Chester 01 $58,085
Greenville 01 $65,107
South Carolina avg $64,959
National avg $85,759

Chester 01 pays -10.8% less than Greenville 01 · per-pupil $16,887 vs $13,261

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 Chester 01, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Chester 01, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$87.8M
Total Revenue
$81.6M
Total Expenditure
$21.7M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$16.9M
Regular Program
$2.7M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$1.1M
Other Programs

Other South Carolina Districts

Saluda 01
$57,709
2,394 students
Fairfield 01
$71,679
2,363 students
Lexington 03
$55,498
2,038 students
Dorchester 04
$66,632
2,025 students
Barnwell 45
$62,579
1,982 students
Cherokee 01
$62,840
7,792 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Chester 01?

The average teacher salary in Chester 01 is $58,085 (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 Chester 01 teacher pay compare to the South Carolina average?

Chester 01 pays 10.6% less than the South Carolina state average of $64,959. The district's average is $58,085.

How does Chester 01 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Chester 01 pays 32.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $58,085.

What is the per-pupil spending in Chester 01?

Chester 01 spends approximately $16,887 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Chester 01?

Chester 01 has 4,833 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Chester 01's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Chester 01's total expenditure of $81.6M (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. Chester 01'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.