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School district · Nebraska · LEAID 3100096

Friend Public Schools

Friend Public Schools's estimated average teacher salary is $68,967; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$68,967
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,880
Per-pupil spending
250
Students enrolled
28th
Pct. in NE
$68,967

Friend Public Schools (Nebraska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,967, materially below the Nebraska average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 250 students.

  • 28th percentile for Nebraska
  • 37th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +0.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,967

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,880

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

250 students

Salary vs State Average 88.6%

11.4% below Nebraska average

Nationally, Friend Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 37% 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.)

Friend Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,967 Top 63% higher than 37% 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. Friend Public 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 stands out about Friend Public Schools

  • With just 250 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Friend Public Schools

Friend Public Schools is a small school district in Nebraska, serving 250 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,880. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,967, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3100096 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Nebraska statewide average of $77,862, teacher pay in Friend Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 11.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Nebraska, it pays more than 28% of them.

Friend Public Schools reports $5.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $5.1M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 30% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Friend Public Schools compare?

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

Friend Public Schools $68,967
Omaha Public Schools $86,078
Nebraska avg $77,862
National avg $85,759

Friend Public Schools pays -19.9% less than Omaha Public Schools · per-pupil $20,880 vs $17,584

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Nebraska districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Friend Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Friend Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$5.1M
Total Revenue
$5.2M
Total Expenditure
$1.5M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.1M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Nebraska Districts

Red Cloud Community Schools
$61,772
271 students
South Platte Public Schools
$83,667
228 students
Kenesaw Public Schools
$67,832
272 students
Bloomfield Community Schools
$72,754
274 students
Franklin Public Schools
$59,761
274 students
Randolph Public Schools
$62,613
276 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Friend Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Friend Public Schools is $68,967 (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 Friend Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Nebraska average?

Friend Public Schools pays 11.4% less than the Nebraska state average of $77,862. The district's average is $68,967.

How does Friend Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Friend Public Schools pays 19.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,967.

What is the per-pupil spending in Friend Public Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Friend Public Schools runs approximately $20,880 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Friend Public Schools?

Friend Public Schools has 250 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Friend Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Friend Public Schools's total expenditure of $5.2M (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. Friend Public 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.