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School district · New Mexico · LEAID 3500660

Cuba Independent Schools

Cuba Independent Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $80,997; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$80,997
Est. avg teacher salary
$29,202
Per-pupil spending
667
Students enrolled
90th
Pct. in NM
$80,997

Cuba Independent Schools (New Mexico) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $80,997, meaningfully above the New Mexico average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 667 students.

  • 90th percentile for New Mexico
  • 63rd percentile nationally
  • 22% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$80,997

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$29,202

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

667 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

11.7% above New Mexico average

Nationally, Cuba Independent Schools's estimated average out-pays 63% 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.)

Cuba Independent Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$80,997 Top 37% higher than 63% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Cuba Independent Schools $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Cuba Independent Schools

  • Its per-pupil spending of $29,202 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Cuba Independent Schools

Cuba Independent Schools is a small school district in New Mexico, serving 667 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $29,202. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $80,997, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3500660 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Mexico statewide average of $72,485, teacher pay in Cuba Independent Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 11.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Mexico, it pays more than 90% of them.

On the budget side, Cuba Independent Schools reports $19.5M in total expenditure against $22.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 22% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does Cuba Independent Schools compare?

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

Cuba Independent Schools $80,997
Albuquerque Public Schools $71,721
New Mexico avg $72,485
National avg $85,759

Cuba Independent Schools pays +12.9% more than Albuquerque Public Schools · per-pupil $29,202 vs $15,508

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable New Mexico districts

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 Cuba Independent Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Cuba Independent Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$22.1M
Total Revenue
$19.5M
Total Expenditure
$4.3M
Instruction Salaries
22% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.2M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other New Mexico Districts

Zuni Public Schools
$73,859
1,152 students
Las Vegas City Public Schools
$74,026
1,209 students
Hatch Valley Public Schools
$68,099
1,212 students
T Or C Municipal Schools
$77,702
1,254 students
Socorro Consolidated Schools
$76,320
1,474 students
West Las Vegas Public Schools
$71,127
1,530 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Cuba Independent Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Cuba Independent Schools's average teacher salary at $80,997, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Cuba Independent Schools teacher pay compare to the New Mexico average?

Cuba Independent Schools pays 11.7% more than the New Mexico state average of $72,485. The district's average is $80,997.

How does Cuba Independent Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Cuba Independent Schools pays 5.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $80,997.

What is the per-pupil spending in Cuba Independent Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Cuba Independent Schools's per-student spending at approximately $29,202 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Cuba Independent Schools?

Cuba Independent Schools has 667 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Cuba Independent Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 22% of Cuba Independent Schools's total expenditure of $19.5M (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. Cuba Independent Schools'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.