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School district · Alabama · LEAID 0101290

Elmore County

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $83,516 for Elmore County - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$83,516
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,523
Per-pupil spending
11,919
Students enrolled
76th
Pct. in AL
$83,516

Elmore County (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $83,516, meaningfully above the Alabama average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 11,919 students.

  • 76th percentile for Alabama
  • 67th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$83,516

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,523

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

11,919 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

6.5% above Alabama average

Nationally, Elmore County's estimated average out-pays 67% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Elmore County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$83,516 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Elmore County $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 the Numbers Say About Elmore County

Elmore County is a mid-sized school district in Alabama, serving 11,919 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,523. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $83,516, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0101290 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Elmore County runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 6.5% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (2.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 76% of them.

Elmore County's budget totals $161.2M in expenditure against $141.1M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 28% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $29.8M, special-education teacher pay is $4.6M.

How does Elmore County compare?

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

Elmore County $83,516
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Elmore County pays +6.0% more than Mobile County · per-pupil $13,523 vs $13,185

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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Salary-nearest districts to Elmore County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$141.1M
Total Revenue
$161.2M
Total Expenditure
$44.7M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$29.8M
Regular Program
$4.6M
Special Education
$2.3M
Vocational
$1.1M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Dothan City
$85,778
8,130 students
Calhoun County
$66,372
8,118 students
Chilton County
$71,151
7,723 students
Blount County
$76,817
7,659 students
Morgan County
$73,102
7,582 students
Phenix City
$81,634
7,310 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Elmore County?

The average teacher salary in Elmore County is $83,516 (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 Elmore County teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Elmore County pays 6.5% more than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $83,516.

How does Elmore County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Elmore County pays 2.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $83,516.

What is the per-pupil spending in Elmore County?

Per-pupil spending in Elmore County runs approximately $13,523 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Elmore County?

Elmore County has 11,919 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Elmore County's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Elmore County's total expenditure of $161.2M (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. Elmore County'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.