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School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3800038

Dickinson 1

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Dickinson 1 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $86,309, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$86,309
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,051
Per-pupil spending
3,878
Students enrolled
89th
Pct. in ND
$86,309

Dickinson 1 (North Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $86,309, meaningfully above the North Dakota average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,878 students.

  • 89th percentile for North Dakota
  • 70th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$86,309

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,051

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,878 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

11.2% above North Dakota average

Nationally, Dickinson 1's estimated average out-pays 70% 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.)

Dickinson 1's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$86,309 Top 30% higher than 70% 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. Dickinson 1 $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 the Numbers Say About Dickinson 1

Dickinson 1 is a small-to-mid-sized school district in North Dakota, serving 3,878 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,051. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $86,309, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3800038 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Dakota statewide average of $77,606, teacher pay in Dickinson 1 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 11.2% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (0.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 89% of them.

Dickinson 1's budget totals $62.2M in expenditure against $64.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 37% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.7M, special-education teacher pay is $5.6M.

How does Dickinson 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.

Dickinson 1 $86,309
Bismarck 1 $92,474
North Dakota avg $77,606
National avg $85,759

Dickinson 1 pays -6.7% less than Bismarck 1 · per-pupil $16,051 vs $17,673

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable North Dakota 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 Dickinson 1, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Dickinson 1, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$64.7M
Total Revenue
$62.2M
Total Expenditure
$23.3M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.7M
Regular Program
$5.6M
Special Education
$1.2M
Vocational
$2.7M
Other Programs

Other North Dakota Districts

Larimore 44
$55,681
395 students
Langdon Area 23
$62,513
386 students
Divide County 1
$87,530
382 students
Garrison 51
$69,478
380 students
Kidder County 1
$65,247
380 students
Harvey 38
$62,147
364 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Dickinson 1?

Dickinson 1's average teacher salary is $86,309, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Dickinson 1 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?

Dickinson 1 pays 11.2% more than the North Dakota state average of $77,606. The district's average is $86,309.

How does Dickinson 1 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Dickinson 1 pays 0.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $86,309.

What is the per-pupil spending in Dickinson 1?

NCES FY2022 data puts Dickinson 1's per-student spending at approximately $16,051 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Dickinson 1?

Dickinson 1 has 3,878 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Dickinson 1's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Dickinson 1's total expenditure of $62.2M (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. Dickinson 1'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.