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School district · Indiana · LEAID 1803630

Fort Wayne Community Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $65,120, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Fort Wayne Community Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$65,120
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,804
Per-pupil spending
28,778
Students enrolled
76th
Pct. in IN

Avg Teacher Salary

$65,120

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,804

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

28,778 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

4.0% above Indiana average

What the Numbers Say About Fort Wayne Community Schools

Fort Wayne Community Schools is a mid-sized school district in Indiana, serving 28,778 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,804. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $65,120, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1803630 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $62,627, teacher pay in Fort Wayne Community Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 4.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (20.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 76% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Fort Wayne Community Schools reports $454.8M in total expenditure against $464.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $76.1M, special-education teacher pay is $18.9M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Fort Wayne 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.

Fort Wayne Community Schools $65,120
Indianapolis Public Schools $87,381
Indiana avg $62,627
National avg $82,292

Fort Wayne Community Schools pays -25.5% less than Indianapolis Public Schools · per-pupil $15,804 vs $26,790

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$464.8M
Total Revenue
$454.8M
Total Expenditure
$124.9M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$76.1M
Regular Program
$18.9M
Special Education
$1.4M
Vocational
$1.6M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
$130,659
1,237 students
Indianapolis Public Schools
$87,381
22,115 students
Fremont Community Schools
$85,356
982 students
Kokomo School Corporation
$84,682
3,791 students
Covington Community School Corp
$81,538
858 students
Whitko Community School Corp
$80,792
1,243 students

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Fort Wayne Community Schools?

The estimated average teacher salary in Fort Wayne Community Schools is $65,120 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Fort Wayne Community Schools teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

Fort Wayne Community Schools pays 4.0% more than the Indiana state average of $62,627. The district's estimated average is $65,120.

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

Fort Wayne Community Schools pays 20.9% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $65,120.

What is the per-pupil spending in Fort Wayne Community Schools?

Fort Wayne Community Schools spends approximately $15,804 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Fort Wayne Community Schools?

Fort Wayne Community Schools has 28,778 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Fort Wayne Community Schools's total expenditure of $454.8M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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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