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School district · Wisconsin · LEAID 5502730

Colby School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $68,107 for Colby School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$68,107
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,027
Per-pupil spending
940
Students enrolled
52nd
Pct. in WI
$68,107

Colby School District (Wisconsin) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,107, slightly below the Wisconsin average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 940 students.

  • 52nd percentile for Wisconsin
  • 35th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,107

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,027

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

940 students

Salary vs State Average 95.5%

4.5% below Wisconsin average

Nationally, Colby School District's estimated average out-pays 35% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,107 Top 65% higher than 35% 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. Colby 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 the Numbers Say About Colby School District

Colby School District is a small school district in Wisconsin, serving 940 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,027. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,107, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5502730 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wisconsin statewide average of $71,287, teacher pay in Colby School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (20.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wisconsin, it pays more than 52% of them.

Budget figures show Colby School District reporting $16.0M in total expenditure against $17.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.9M.

How does Colby 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.

Colby School District $68,107
Milwaukee School District $71,447
Wisconsin avg $71,287
National avg $85,759

Colby School District pays -4.7% less than Milwaukee School District · per-pupil $17,027 vs $20,171

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$17.5M
Total Revenue
$16.0M
Total Expenditure
$4.5M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.1M
Regular Program
$0.9M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Wisconsin Districts

Cumberland School District
$69,100
989 students
Southern Door County School District
$64,684
990 students
Westby Area School District
$60,305
992 students
Union Grove UHS School District
$78,123
994 students
Oostburg School District
$70,782
1,003 students
Durand-Arkansaw School District
$57,168
1,003 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Colby School District?

The average teacher salary in Colby School District is $68,107 (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 Colby School District teacher pay compare to the Wisconsin average?

Colby School District pays 4.5% less than the Wisconsin state average of $71,287. The district's average is $68,107.

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

Colby School District pays 20.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,107.

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

Per-pupil spending in Colby School District runs approximately $17,027 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Colby School District?

Colby School District has 940 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Colby School District's total expenditure of $16.0M (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. Colby 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.