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Elkhorn Public Schools

Elkhorn Public Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $73,884; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$73,884
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,062
Per-pupil spending
11,094
Students enrolled
57th
Pct. in NE
$73,884

Elkhorn Public Schools (Nebraska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $73,884, materially below the Nebraska average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 11,094 students.

  • 57th percentile for Nebraska
  • 49th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$73,884

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,062

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

11,094 students

Salary vs State Average 94.9%

5.1% below Nebraska average

Nationally, Elkhorn Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 49% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$73,884 Top 51% higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Elkhorn Public Schools $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 Elkhorn Public Schools

Elkhorn Public Schools is a mid-sized school district in Nebraska, serving 11,094 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,062. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $73,884, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3170110 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Nebraska statewide average of $77,862, teacher pay in Elkhorn Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 5.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Nebraska, it pays more than 57% of them.

On the budget side, Elkhorn Public Schools reports $144.9M in total expenditure against $165.2M 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 $38.5M, special-education teacher pay is $6.3M.

How does Elkhorn Public Schools compare?

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

Elkhorn Public Schools $73,884
Omaha Public Schools $86,078
Nebraska avg $77,862
National avg $85,759

Elkhorn Public Schools pays -14.2% less than Omaha Public Schools · per-pupil $13,062 vs $17,584

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

$165.2M
Total Revenue
$144.9M
Total Expenditure
$54.0M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$38.5M
Regular Program
$6.3M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Nebraska Districts

Crete Public Schools
$81,780
2,120 students
Beatrice Public Schools
$74,993
2,044 students
Gering Public Schools
$89,195
2,004 students
Schuyler Community Schools
$71,613
1,989 students
York Public Schools
$76,700
1,521 students
Seward Public Schools
$76,646
1,520 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Elkhorn Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Elkhorn Public Schools is $73,884 (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 Elkhorn Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Nebraska average?

Elkhorn Public Schools pays 5.1% less than the Nebraska state average of $77,862. The district's average is $73,884.

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

Elkhorn Public Schools pays 13.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $73,884.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Elkhorn Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $13,062 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Elkhorn Public Schools?

Elkhorn Public Schools has 11,094 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Elkhorn Public Schools's total expenditure of $144.9M (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. Elkhorn 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.