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School district · New Jersey · LEAID 3404590

Elizabeth Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $99,159, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Elizabeth Public Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$99,159
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,821
Per-pupil spending
27,128
Students enrolled
88th
Pct. in NJ
$99,159

Elizabeth Public Schools (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $99,159, 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 27,128 students.

  • 88th percentile for New Jersey
  • 82nd percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$99,159

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,821

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

27,128 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.9% above New Jersey average

Nationally, Elizabeth Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 82% 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.)

Elizabeth Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$99,159 Top 18% higher than 82% 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. Elizabeth Public Schools $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 Elizabeth Public Schools

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,821 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Elizabeth Public Schools

Elizabeth Public Schools is a mid-sized school district in New Jersey, serving 27,128 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,821. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $99,159, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3404590 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 Elizabeth Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 9.9% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 88% of them.

Elizabeth Public Schools reports $754.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $764.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $139.1M, special-education teacher pay is $21.4M.

How does Elizabeth Public Schools compare?

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

Elizabeth Public Schools $99,159
Newark Public School District $95,301
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

Elizabeth Public Schools pays +4.0% more than Newark Public School District · per-pupil $27,821 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

Find comparable New Jersey 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 Elizabeth Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Elizabeth Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$764.6M
Total Revenue
$754.7M
Total Expenditure
$214.0M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$139.1M
Regular Program
$21.4M
Special Education
$29.7M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

Montclair Public School District
$95,707
6,053 students
Sayreville School District
$80,792
6,040 students
Jersey City Public Schools
$109,750
25,198 students
Paterson Public School District
$87,260
22,177 students
Newark Public School District
$95,301
36,949 students
Edison Township School District
$93,681
16,113 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Elizabeth Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Elizabeth Public Schools is $99,159 (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 Elizabeth Public Schools teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

Elizabeth Public Schools pays 9.9% more than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $99,159.

How does Elizabeth Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Elizabeth Public Schools pays 15.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $99,159.

What is the per-pupil spending in Elizabeth Public Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Elizabeth Public Schools runs approximately $27,821 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Elizabeth Public Schools?

Elizabeth Public Schools has 27,128 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Elizabeth Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Elizabeth Public Schools's total expenditure of $754.7M (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. Elizabeth Public Schools'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.