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Fayette County School Corporation

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Fayette County School Corporation pays an estimated average teacher salary of $65,476, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$65,476
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,801
Per-pupil spending
3,305
Students enrolled
74th
Pct. in IN
$65,476

Fayette County School Corporation (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $65,476, slightly below the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,305 students.

  • 74th percentile for Indiana
  • 29th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$65,476

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,801

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,305 students

Salary vs State Average 99.6%

0.4% below Indiana average

Nationally, Fayette County School Corporation's estimated average out-pays 29% 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.)

Fayette County School Corporation's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$65,476 Top 71% higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. This 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 Fayette County School Corporation

Fayette County School Corporation is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Indiana, serving 3,305 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,801. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $65,476, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1803510 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in Fayette County School Corporation runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (23.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 74% of them.

Budget figures show Fayette County School Corporation reporting $45.6M in total expenditure against $49.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 30% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.1M, special-education teacher pay is $1.9M.

How does Fayette County School Corporation compare?

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

Fayette County School Corporation $65,476
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

Fayette County School Corporation pays +1.2% more than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $13,801 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$49.7M
Total Revenue
$45.6M
Total Expenditure
$13.5M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.1M
Regular Program
$1.9M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

Silver Creek School Corporation
$70,055
2,993 students
Jay School Corporation
$58,867
2,984 students
Whitley County Con Schools
$56,225
3,652 students
Wawasee Community School Corp
$69,746
2,925 students
New Castle Community School Corp
$60,093
2,882 students
Wa-Nee Community Schools
$64,789
2,878 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Fayette County School Corporation?

Fayette County School Corporation's average teacher salary is $65,476, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Fayette County School Corporation teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

Fayette County School Corporation pays 0.4% less than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $65,476.

How does Fayette County School Corporation teacher pay compare to the national average?

Fayette County School Corporation pays 23.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $65,476.

What is the per-pupil spending in Fayette County School Corporation?

Fayette County School Corporation spends approximately $13,801 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Fayette County School Corporation?

Fayette County School Corporation has 3,305 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Fayette County School Corporation's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Fayette County School Corporation's total expenditure of $45.6M (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. Fayette County School Corporation'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.