School district · Washington · LEAID 5301590

Columbia (Walla Walla) School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $99,085, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Columbia (Walla Walla) School District — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$99,085
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,918
Per-pupil spending
705
Students enrolled
69th
Pct. in WA

Avg Teacher Salary

$99,085

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,918

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

705 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.8% above Washington average

What the Numbers Say About Columbia (Walla Walla) School District

Columbia (Walla Walla) School District is a small school district in Washington, serving 705 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,918. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $99,085, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5301590 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $97,375, teacher pay in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 1.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (20.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 69% 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, Columbia (Walla Walla) School District reports $13.3M in total expenditure against $14.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 35% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M. 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 Columbia (Walla Walla) School District compare?

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

Columbia (Walla Walla) School District $99,085
Seattle School District No. 1 $120,999
Washington avg $97,375
National avg $82,292

Columbia (Walla Walla) School District pays -18.1% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $18,918 vs $25,927

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$14.1M
Total Revenue
$13.3M
Total Expenditure
$4.7M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.9M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

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 Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?

The estimated average teacher salary in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District is $99,085 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Columbia (Walla Walla) School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Columbia (Walla Walla) School District pays 1.8% more than the Washington state average of $97,375. The district's estimated average is $99,085.

How does Columbia (Walla Walla) School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Columbia (Walla Walla) School District pays 20.4% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $99,085.

What is the per-pupil spending in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?

Columbia (Walla Walla) School District spends approximately $18,918 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Columbia (Walla Walla) School District?

Columbia (Walla Walla) School District has 705 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Columbia (Walla Walla) School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Columbia (Walla Walla) School District's total expenditure of $13.3M (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.

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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