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School district · Oregon · LEAID 4104950

Fern Ridge SD 28J

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $73,993 for Fern Ridge SD 28J - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$73,993
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,124
Per-pupil spending
1,376
Students enrolled
21st
Pct. in OR
$73,993

Fern Ridge SD 28J (Oregon) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $73,993, materially below the Oregon average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,376 students.

  • 21st percentile for Oregon
  • 50th percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$73,993

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,124

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,376 students

Salary vs State Average 83.4%

16.6% below Oregon average

Nationally, Fern Ridge SD 28J's estimated average out-pays 50% 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.)

Fern Ridge SD 28J's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$73,993 Top 50% higher than 50% 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. Fern Ridge SD 28J $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 Fern Ridge SD 28J

Fern Ridge SD 28J is a small school district in Oregon, serving 1,376 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,124. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $73,993, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4104950 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Oregon statewide average of $88,731, teacher pay in Fern Ridge SD 28J runs materially below the state benchmark, a 16.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Oregon, it pays more than 21% of them.

Fern Ridge SD 28J's budget totals $22.2M in expenditure against $24.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 26% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does Fern Ridge SD 28J compare?

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

Fern Ridge SD 28J $73,993
Portland SD 1J $97,304
Oregon avg $88,731
National avg $85,759

Fern Ridge SD 28J pays -24.0% less than Portland SD 1J · per-pupil $16,124 vs $28,204

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$24.1M
Total Revenue
$22.2M
Total Expenditure
$5.8M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.7M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other Oregon Districts

Athena-Weston SD 29RJ
$79,316
585 students
Winston-Dillard SD 116
$69,172
1,400 students
Umatilla SD 6R
$82,356
1,347 students
Brookings-Harbor SD 17C
$73,418
1,418 students
Gervais SD 1
$58,579
1,329 students
South Umpqua SD 19
$62,492
1,427 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Fern Ridge SD 28J?

The average teacher salary in Fern Ridge SD 28J is $73,993 (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 Fern Ridge SD 28J teacher pay compare to the Oregon average?

Fern Ridge SD 28J pays 16.6% less than the Oregon state average of $88,731. The district's average is $73,993.

How does Fern Ridge SD 28J teacher pay compare to the national average?

Fern Ridge SD 28J pays 13.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $73,993.

What is the per-pupil spending in Fern Ridge SD 28J?

Fern Ridge SD 28J spends approximately $16,124 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Fern Ridge SD 28J?

Fern Ridge SD 28J has 1,376 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Fern Ridge SD 28J's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Fern Ridge SD 28J's total expenditure of $22.2M (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. Fern Ridge SD 28J'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.