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Dawson Springs Independent

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Dawson Springs Independent pays an estimated average teacher salary of $52,999, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$52,999
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,627
Per-pupil spending
557
Students enrolled
0th
Pct. in KY
$52,999

Dawson Springs Independent (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $52,999, materially below the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 557 students.

  • 0th percentile for Kentucky
  • 6th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$52,999

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,627

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

557 students

Salary vs State Average 75.3%

24.7% below Kentucky average

Nationally, Dawson Springs Independent's estimated average out-pays 6% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Dawson Springs Independent's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$52,999 Top 94% higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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. Dawson Springs Independent $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 Dawson Springs Independent

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 6% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Dawson Springs Independent

Dawson Springs Independent is a small school district in Kentucky, serving 557 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,627. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $52,999, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2101500 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Dawson Springs Independent runs materially below the state benchmark, a 24.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (38.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 0% of them.

Budget figures show Dawson Springs Independent reporting $7.6M in total expenditure against $8.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Dawson Springs Independent compare?

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

Dawson Springs Independent $52,999
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Dawson Springs Independent pays -40.2% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $13,627 vs $19,590

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Kentucky 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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Dawson Springs Independent, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Dawson Springs Independent, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$8.3M
Total Revenue
$7.6M
Total Expenditure
$2.3M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.7M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.8M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Anchorage Independent
$73,938
400 students
Paintsville Independent
$73,453
744 students
Hickman County
$58,727
748 students
Carlisle County
$56,418
753 students
Harlan Independent
$70,671
754 students
Paris Independent
$63,254
760 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Dawson Springs Independent?

The average teacher salary in Dawson Springs Independent is $52,999 (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 Dawson Springs Independent teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Dawson Springs Independent pays 24.7% less than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $52,999.

How does Dawson Springs Independent teacher pay compare to the national average?

Dawson Springs Independent pays 38.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $52,999.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dawson Springs Independent?

Dawson Springs Independent spends approximately $13,627 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Dawson Springs Independent?

Dawson Springs Independent has 557 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Dawson Springs Independent's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Dawson Springs Independent's total expenditure of $7.6M (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. Dawson Springs Independent'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.