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School district · Arkansas · LEAID 0506120

Fayetteville School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Fayetteville School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $75,063, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$75,063
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,098
Per-pupil spending
10,468
Students enrolled
100th
Pct. in AR
$75,063

Fayetteville School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,063, meaningfully above the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 10,468 students.

  • 100th percentile for Arkansas
  • 52nd percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,063

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,098

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

10,468 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

34.8% above Arkansas average

Nationally, Fayetteville School District's estimated average out-pays 52% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,063 Top 48% higher than 52% 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. Fayetteville 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 Fayetteville School District

Fayetteville School District is a mid-sized school district in Arkansas, serving 10,468 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,098. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,063, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0506120 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Fayetteville School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 34.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.5% differential). It pays the most of any enrolling district in Arkansas.

Fayetteville School District's budget totals $189.4M in expenditure against $154.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 28% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $32.3M, special-education teacher pay is $6.9M.

How does Fayetteville School District compare?

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

Fayetteville School District $75,063
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Fayetteville School District pays +13.7% more than Springdale School District · per-pupil $18,098 vs $12,773

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$154.9M
Total Revenue
$189.4M
Total Expenditure
$53.6M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$32.3M
Regular Program
$6.9M
Special Education
$1.3M
Vocational
$6.4M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

Lakeside School Dist(Garland)
$59,035
3,430 students
Beebe School District
$45,502
3,390 students
Paragould School District
$57,933
3,215 students
Alma School District
$59,048
3,210 students
Vilonia School District
$51,598
3,060 students
White Hall School District
$52,761
3,021 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Fayetteville School District?

Fayetteville School District's average teacher salary is $75,063, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Fayetteville School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Fayetteville School District pays 34.8% more than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $75,063.

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

Fayetteville School District pays 12.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,063.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Fayetteville School District's per-student spending at approximately $18,098 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Fayetteville School District?

Fayetteville School District has 10,468 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Fayetteville School District's total expenditure of $189.4M (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. Fayetteville 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.