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School district · Oregon · LEAID 4103270

Colton SD 53

Estimated average teacher salary of $78,182, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Colton SD 53 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$78,182
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,104
Per-pupil spending
473
Students enrolled
38th
Pct. in OR
$78,182

Colton SD 53 (Oregon) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $78,182, materially below the Oregon average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 473 students.

  • 38th percentile for Oregon
  • 58th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +58.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,182

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,104

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

473 students

Salary vs State Average 88.1%

11.9% below Oregon average

Nationally, Colton SD 53's estimated average out-pays 58% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Colton SD 53's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$78,182 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Colton SD 53 $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 stands out about Colton SD 53

  • It is a very small district (473 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Colton SD 53

Colton SD 53 is a small school district in Oregon, serving 473 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,104. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $78,182, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4103270 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Oregon statewide average of $88,731, teacher pay in Colton SD 53 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Oregon, it pays more than 38% of them.

Colton SD 53 reports $9.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $9.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Colton SD 53 compare?

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

Colton SD 53 $78,182
Portland SD 1J $97,304
Oregon avg $88,731
National avg $85,759

Colton SD 53 pays -19.7% less than Portland SD 1J · per-pupil $20,104 vs $28,204

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 Colton SD 53, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$9.0M
Total Revenue
$9.5M
Total Expenditure
$2.8M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.2M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Oregon Districts

Enterprise SD 21
$75,233
403 students
Central Linn SD 552
$78,470
551 students
Riverdale SD 51J
$99,566
562 students
Vernonia SD 47J
$88,342
562 students
Athena-Weston SD 29RJ
$79,316
585 students
Monroe SD 1J
$61,236
360 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Colton SD 53?

Colton SD 53's average teacher salary is $78,182, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Colton SD 53 teacher pay compare to the Oregon average?

Colton SD 53 pays 11.9% less than the Oregon state average of $88,731. The district's average is $78,182.

How does Colton SD 53 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Colton SD 53 pays 8.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $78,182.

What is the per-pupil spending in Colton SD 53?

Per-pupil spending in Colton SD 53 runs approximately $20,104 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Colton SD 53?

Colton SD 53 has 473 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Colton SD 53's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Colton SD 53's total expenditure of $9.5M (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. Colton SD 53'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.