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Ellensburg School District

Ellensburg School District's estimated average teacher salary is $100,058; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$100,058
Est. avg teacher salary
$24,105
Per-pupil spending
3,273
Students enrolled
32nd
Pct. in WA
$100,058

Ellensburg School District (Washington) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $100,058, materially below the Washington average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,273 students.

  • 32nd percentile for Washington
  • 83rd percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$100,058

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,105

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,273 students

Salary vs State Average 85.2%

14.8% below Washington average

Nationally, Ellensburg School District's estimated average out-pays 83% 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.)

Ellensburg School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$100,058 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Ellensburg School 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 the Numbers Say About Ellensburg School District

Ellensburg School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Washington, serving 3,273 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $24,105. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $100,058, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5302460 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $117,433, teacher pay in Ellensburg School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 14.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 32% of them.

Budget figures show Ellensburg School District reporting $78.9M in total expenditure against $73.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 24% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $12.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M.

How does Ellensburg School District compare?

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

Ellensburg School District $100,058
Seattle School District No. 1 $133,407
Washington avg $117,433
National avg $85,759

Ellensburg School District pays -25.0% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $24,105 vs $25,927

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$73.7M
Total Revenue
$78.9M
Total Expenditure
$18.8M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.8M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education
$0.9M
Vocational
$0.9M
Other Programs

Other Washington Districts

Quincy School District
$112,681
3,126 students
Lynden School District
$116,048
3,425 students
West Valley School District (Spokane)
$101,700
3,444 students
Riverview School District
$102,399
3,062 students
Port Angeles School District
$108,311
3,506 students
Chehalis School District
$118,689
2,986 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Ellensburg School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Ellensburg School District's average teacher salary at $100,058, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Ellensburg School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Ellensburg School District pays 14.8% less than the Washington state average of $117,433. The district's average is $100,058.

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

Ellensburg School District pays 16.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $100,058.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ellensburg School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Ellensburg School District's per-student spending at approximately $24,105 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Ellensburg School District?

Ellensburg School District has 3,273 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 24% of Ellensburg School District's total expenditure of $78.9M (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. Ellensburg 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.