Avg Teacher Salary
$97,373
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3800040
DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1
Estimated average teacher salary of $97,373, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $97,373
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $20,854
- Per-pupil spending
- 295
- Students enrolled
- 81th
- Pct. in ND
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,854
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
295 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
8.6% above North Dakota average
What the Numbers Say About DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1
DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 is a small school district in North Dakota, serving 295 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,854. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $97,373, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3800040 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the North Dakota statewide average of $89,687, teacher pay in DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 8.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (18.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 81% 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, DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 reports $6.2M in total expenditure against $6.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 31% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.3M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M. 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 DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the North Dakota average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 pays +6.5% more than BISMARCK 1 · per-pupil $20,854 vs $17,673
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$6.2M
Total Revenue
$6.2M
Total Expenditure
$1.9M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$1.3M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs
Other North Dakota Districts
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 DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1?
The estimated average teacher salary in DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 is $97,373 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?
DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 pays 8.6% more than the North Dakota state average of $89,687. The district's estimated average is $97,373.
How does DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 teacher pay compare to the national average?
DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 pays 18.3% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $97,373.
What is the per-pupil spending in DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1?
DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 spends approximately $20,854 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1?
DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1 has 295 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 31% of DAKOTA PRAIRIE 1's total expenditure of $6.2M (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.
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