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Fairfield Community Schools

Fairfield Community Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $59,387; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$59,387
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,049
Per-pupil spending
2,171
Students enrolled
42nd
Pct. in IN
$59,387

Fairfield Community Schools (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $59,387, materially below the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,171 students.

  • 42nd percentile for Indiana
  • 16th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$59,387

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,049

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,171 students

Salary vs State Average 90.4%

9.6% below Indiana average

Nationally, Fairfield Community Schools's estimated average out-pays 16% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Fairfield Community Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$59,387 Top 84% higher than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Fairfield Community 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 Fairfield Community Schools

Fairfield Community Schools is a small school district in Indiana, serving 2,171 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,049. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $59,387, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1803480 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in Fairfield Community Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 9.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (30.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 42% of them.

On the budget side, Fairfield Community Schools reports $30.5M in total expenditure against $30.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 27% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Fairfield Community Schools compare?

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

Fairfield Community Schools $59,387
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

Fairfield Community Schools pays -8.3% less than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $14,049 vs $15,804

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 Fairfield Community Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$30.9M
Total Revenue
$30.5M
Total Expenditure
$8.3M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.7M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

North Spencer County Sch Corp
$63,795
2,081 students
South Gibson School Corporation
$69,604
2,069 students
MSD Mount Vernon
$64,713
2,064 students
Hamilton Heights School Corp
$58,341
2,302 students
Nineveh-Hensley-Jackson United
$57,934
2,028 students
Griffith Public Schools
$57,769
2,005 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Fairfield Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in Fairfield Community Schools is $59,387 (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 Fairfield Community Schools teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

Fairfield Community Schools pays 9.6% less than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $59,387.

How does Fairfield Community Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Fairfield Community Schools pays 30.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $59,387.

What is the per-pupil spending in Fairfield Community Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Fairfield Community Schools's per-student spending at approximately $14,049 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Fairfield Community Schools?

Fairfield Community Schools has 2,171 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Fairfield Community Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Fairfield Community Schools's total expenditure of $30.5M (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. Fairfield Community 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.