School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2101650
Elizabethtown Independent
Elizabethtown Independent is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Kentucky districts (2,465 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort). Per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Elizabethtown Independent come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2023).
- $58,138
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $13,886
- Per-pupil spending
- 2,465
- Students enrolled
- 67th
- Pct. in KY
Near benchmark
Elizabethtown Independent is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Kentucky districts (2,465 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort). Estimated average teacher salary is $58,138, below the national average of $70,245, serving 2,465 students (NCES CCD F-33, FY2023).
- Smaller enrollment scale: Elizabethtown Independent is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Kentucky districts (2,465 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort).
- 67th percentile for Kentucky
- 32nd percentile nationally
- 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
- Kentucky ranks #40 of 49 on the salary estimate and #24 of 49 on enrollment in the same reliable-district pool.
- Elizabethtown Independent ranks #56 of 171 Kentucky districts by estimated teacher salary and #162 of 171 by per-pupil spending. Jefferson County pay #1 at $73,395 is not Newport Independent spending #1 at $28,225 per pupil
- +3.3% estimated-basis panel FY2019→FY2023 (not applied to the FTE figure above)
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Instructional payroll mix vs Kentucky median
Among 171 Kentucky districts that break out F-33 program salary totals, Elizabethtown Independent's instructional payroll puts 77.3% into regular program , 2.5 points below the state median of 79.8%. The mix below is the district's own F-33 program split against the in-state median, not a quality score.
| Program | Elizabethtown Independent | KY median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular program | 77.3% | 79.8% | -2.5 pp |
| Special education | 17.3% | 16.6% | +0.7 pp |
| Vocational programs | 1.4% | 0.2% | +1.2 pp |
| Other programs | 4.0% | 1.5% | +2.5 pp |
Shares are of this district's reported F-33 teacher-salary program totals (Z35–Z38), compared with the median share across 171 in-state peers with a positive program sum. NCES LEAID 2101650 · FY2023.
LEAID 2101650 · NCES CCD F-33 FY2023
Elizabethtown Independent F-33 compensation desk
FY2023: $58,138 estimated average teacher salary · P67 in Kentucky · P32 nationally · 32% instructional salary share. Nearest salary peer: Shelby (+$214est. salary).
Salary neighbourhood chart for Elizabethtown Independent
Salary neighbourhood · Elizabethtown Independent
Elizabethtown Independent already leads most of its in-state peer set; the chart plots it against the top and bottom pay poles for context (NCES F-33 FY2023, not a full state reprint).
- Montgomery · low pole
Montgomery · low pole
$50,638 est. salary
- Jessamine · near
Jessamine · near
$57,805 est. salary
- Elizabethtown
Elizabethtown · this district
$58,138 est. salary
- Shelby · near
Shelby · near
$58,353 est. salary
- Franklin · near
Franklin · near
$58,370 est. salary
- Jefferson · top pay
Jefferson · top pay
$73,395 est. salary
Appropriate use & corrections
National salary distribution for Elizabethtown Independent
Elizabethtown Independent's estimated salary vs. every US district
NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only
$58,138 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 10,684 US districts
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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2023 · FY2023
What stands out about Elizabethtown Independent
- Estimated teacher pay here moved +3.3% between FY2019 and FY2023, trailing Kentucky's statewide +13.0% by 9.7 points, a growth rate faster than 8% of the 160 Kentucky districts with a comparable FY2019 baseline.
This pay stretches further than the headline figure suggests
- Nominal district estimate
- $58,138.365
- Kentucky price level
- 89.9 / 100
- National-price equivalent
- $64,677
The FY2023 salary estimate shown in the hero.
BEA all-items regional price parity; 100 is the U.S. average.
+11% versus the nominal figure.
Prices in Kentucky run below the national average, so this salary has roughly the buying power of the national-price equivalent above. A district in a costlier state can advertise a larger nominal salary and still leave a teacher with less.
Regional price parity: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2023 all-items RPP by state. The adjustment applies a statewide index to a district figure, so it captures how Kentucky compares nationally, not how this district compares with others in its own state. Compare every state on this basis.
How this salary figure is calculated
Full NCES reading for Elizabethtown Independent
What the Numbers Say About Elizabethtown Independent
Elizabethtown Independent is a small school district in Kentucky, serving 2,465 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,886. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by teacher FTE, is $58,138, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2101650 references the FY2023 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $56,482, teacher pay in Elizabethtown Independent runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 2.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $70,245 (17.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 67% of them. Kentucky itself ranks #40 of 49 nationally on average teacher compensation, which shapes the funding ceiling districts operate under.
On the budget side, Elizabethtown Independent reports $34.2M in total expenditure against $35.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.1M, special-education teacher pay is $1.6M.
How does Elizabethtown Independent compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Kentucky average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
Elizabethtown Independent pays -20.8% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $13,886 vs $20,696
Derived from NCES F-33 teacher salary expenditure (Z35-Z38) and CCD Staff Universe teacher FTE (FY2023); a small minority use the documented fallback. Unreliable service entities are excluded.
Data-derived comparison paths
Find comparable Kentucky districts
On pay, Elizabethtown Independent sits closest to Todd County; on per-pupil investment, its nearest match is Crittenden County. These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2023 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.
Similar estimated teacher pay
Similar per-pupil investment
Out-of-state districts near Elizabethtown Independent's smaller enrollment
Two out-of-state peer sets for Elizabethtown Independent: closest on enrollment (2,465 students here) and closest on estimated average teacher salary ($58,138 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood.
Similar enrollment
Nearest other districts by NCES student count (floored at ≥200).
Similar estimated salary
Nearest other districts by F-33-derived average teacher salary, distinct from the enrollment row.
Enrollment and salaries from NCES CCD F-33; estimated teacher pay can diverge widely at the same student count because of state funding, cost of living, and local bargaining.
Revenue & Expenditure
Instructional Salary by Program
The teacher salaries behind this page's average are the ones NCES reports for 4 programs in Elizabethtown Independent: the regular program, special education, vocational programs and other programs. Every program category NCES breaks out separately carries a figure here. Together they are 84% of everything the district spends on instructional salaries; the other 16% pays instructional aides, paraprofessionals, substitutes and other instructional staff who are not counted as teachers here.
Kentucky Teacher Pay Overview
The highest average among comparably sized Kentucky districts belongs to Jefferson County at $73,395. Elizabethtown Independent places 50 of 161 comparably sized districts, squarely in the middle band the state average actually represents. Kansas and West Virginia are the states closest to Kentucky on BEA's price parity, which makes them the fair comparison; against a costlier state this salary goes further than its number suggests.
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Smaller-district sample from 170 Kentucky peers; bar length shows pay magnitude within this enrollment band.
This is a sample of 6 from 170 Kentucky districts with enrollment and salary data reliable enough to compare in the NCES CCD F-33 survey.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elizabethtown Independent
What is the average teacher salary in Elizabethtown Independent?
The average teacher salary in Elizabethtown Independent is $58,138 (NCES CCD FY2023), from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by the district's reported teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).
How does Elizabethtown Independent teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?
Elizabethtown Independent pays 2.9% more than the Kentucky state average of $56,482. The district's average is $58,138.
How does Elizabethtown Independent teacher pay compare to the national average?
Elizabethtown Independent pays 17.2% below the national average of $70,245. The district average is $58,138.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elizabethtown Independent?
Elizabethtown Independent spends approximately $13,886 per student annually (NCES FY2023), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
What percentage of Elizabethtown Independent's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 32% of Elizabethtown Independent's total expenditure of $34.2M (NCES FY2023).
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