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School district · New Jersey · LEAID 3404290

East Rutherford School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $97,737 for East Rutherford School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$97,737
Est. avg teacher salary
$59,344
Per-pupil spending
721
Students enrolled
84th
Pct. in NJ
$97,737

East Rutherford School District (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $97,737, meaningfully above the New Jersey average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 721 students.

  • 84th percentile for New Jersey
  • 81st percentile nationally
  • 18% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$97,737

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$59,344

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

721 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

8.3% above New Jersey average

Nationally, East Rutherford School District's estimated average out-pays 81% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

East Rutherford School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$97,737 Top 19% higher than 81% 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. This 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 East Rutherford School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $59,344 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About East Rutherford School District

East Rutherford School District is a small school district in New Jersey, serving 721 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $59,344. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $97,737, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3404290 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Jersey statewide average of $90,256, teacher pay in East Rutherford School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 8.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (14.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 84% of them.

On the budget side, East Rutherford School District reports $42.8M in total expenditure against $25.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 18% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.2M, special-education teacher pay is $1.2M.

How does East Rutherford School District compare?

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

East Rutherford School District $97,737
Newark Public School District $95,301
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

East Rutherford School District pays +2.6% more than Newark Public School District · per-pupil $59,344 vs $40,780

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

$25.0M
Total Revenue
$42.8M
Total Expenditure
$7.8M
Instruction Salaries
18% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.2M
Regular Program
$1.2M
Special Education
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

Shore Regional High School District
$98,833
613 students
Delaware Valley Regional High School District
$93,824
719 students
Green Brook Township Public School District
$74,096
726 students
Point Pleasant Beach School District
$92,179
715 students
Woodcliff Lake School District
$76,036
714 students
Mountainside School District
$78,613
729 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in East Rutherford School District?

The average teacher salary in East Rutherford School District is $97,737 (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 East Rutherford School District teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

East Rutherford School District pays 8.3% more than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $97,737.

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

East Rutherford School District pays 14.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $97,737.

What is the per-pupil spending in East Rutherford School District?

East Rutherford School District spends approximately $59,344 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in East Rutherford School District?

East Rutherford School District has 721 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 18% of East Rutherford School District's total expenditure of $42.8M (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. East Rutherford 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.