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Dayton School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Dayton School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $90,393, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$90,393
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,546
Per-pupil spending
379
Students enrolled
13th
Pct. in WA
$90,393

Dayton School District (Washington) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $90,393, materially below the Washington average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 379 students.

  • 13th percentile for Washington
  • 74th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$90,393

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,546

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

379 students

Salary vs State Average 77.0%

23.0% below Washington average

Nationally, Dayton School District's estimated average out-pays 74% 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.)

Dayton School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$90,393 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Dayton School District $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 Dayton School District

  • It is a very small district (379 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Dayton School District

Dayton School District is a small school district in Washington, serving 379 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,546. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $90,393, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5302040 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $117,433, teacher pay in Dayton School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 23.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 13% of them.

Budget figures show Dayton School District reporting $8.2M in total expenditure against $7.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.7M.

How does Dayton 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.

Dayton School District $90,393
Seattle School District No. 1 $133,407
Washington avg $117,433
National avg $85,759

Dayton School District pays -32.2% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $21,546 vs $25,927

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 Dayton School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$7.9M
Total Revenue
$8.2M
Total Expenditure
$2.7M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.7M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Washington Districts

Thorp School District
$94,755
226 students
Lyle School District
$90,591
222 students
Wilbur School District
$84,729
219 students
Loon Lake School District
$93,349
217 students
Tekoa School District
$92,810
214 students
Grapeview School District
$88,364
213 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Dayton School District?

The average teacher salary in Dayton School District is $90,393 (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 Dayton School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Dayton School District pays 23.0% less than the Washington state average of $117,433. The district's average is $90,393.

How does Dayton School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Dayton School District pays 5.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $90,393.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dayton School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Dayton School District's per-student spending at approximately $21,546 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Dayton School District?

Dayton School District has 379 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Dayton School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Dayton School District's total expenditure of $8.2M (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. Dayton School District'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.