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School district · Arkansas · LEAID 0504980

Decatur School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $32,882, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Decatur School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$32,882
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,228
Per-pupil spending
610
Students enrolled
2nd
Pct. in AR
$32,882

Decatur School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $32,882, materially below the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 610 students.

  • 2nd percentile for Arkansas
  • 0th percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$32,882

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,228

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

610 students

Salary vs State Average 59.0%

41.0% below Arkansas average

Nationally, Decatur School District's estimated average out-pays 0% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$32,882 Top 100% higher than 0% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $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. Decatur 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 Decatur School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 0% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Decatur School District

Decatur School District is a small school district in Arkansas, serving 610 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,228. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $32,882, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0504980 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Decatur School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 41.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (61.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 2% of them.

Decatur School District's budget totals $11.1M in expenditure against $8.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 23% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Decatur School District compare?

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

Decatur School District $32,882
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Decatur School District pays -50.2% less than Springdale School District · per-pupil $18,228 vs $12,773

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$8.9M
Total Revenue
$11.1M
Total Expenditure
$2.5M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.5M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

Cross County School District
$45,137
662 students
Junction City School District
$33,872
664 students
County Line School District
$41,001
554 students
Gurdon School District
$49,728
668 students
South Side School District(Vanburen)
$40,677
552 students
Lafayette County School District
$44,057
535 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Decatur School District?

The average teacher salary in Decatur School District is $32,882 (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 Decatur School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Decatur School District pays 41.0% less than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $32,882.

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

Decatur School District pays 61.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $32,882.

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

Decatur School District spends approximately $18,228 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Decatur School District?

Decatur School District has 610 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 23% of Decatur School District's total expenditure of $11.1M (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. Decatur 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.