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School district · Idaho · LEAID 1601170

Garden Valley District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Garden Valley District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $79,653, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$79,653
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,272
Per-pupil spending
294
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in ID
$79,653

Garden Valley District (Idaho) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $79,653, meaningfully above the Idaho average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 294 students.

  • 96th percentile for Idaho
  • 61st percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +28.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$79,653

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,272

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

294 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

18.3% above Idaho average

Nationally, Garden Valley District's estimated average out-pays 61% 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.)

Garden Valley District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$79,653 Top 39% higher than 61% 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. Garden Valley 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 stands out about Garden Valley District

  • It is a very small district (294 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Garden Valley District

Garden Valley District is a small school district in Idaho, serving 294 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,272. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $79,653, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1601170 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Idaho statewide average of $67,352, teacher pay in Garden Valley District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 18.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (7.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Idaho, it pays more than 96% of them.

Garden Valley District reports $5.4M in total expenditure on the budget side against $6.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.3M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Garden Valley District compare?

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

Garden Valley District $79,653
Joint School District No. 2 $64,403
Idaho avg $67,352
National avg $85,759

Garden Valley District pays +23.7% more than Joint School District No. 2 · per-pupil $18,272 vs $8,978

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Idaho 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 Garden Valley District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Garden Valley District, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$6.0M
Total Revenue
$5.4M
Total Expenditure
$1.7M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.3M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Idaho Districts

Kendrick Joint District
$73,939
254 students
Challis Joint District
$61,305
338 students
Mackay Joint District
$61,846
242 students
Hansen District
$62,896
347 students
Basin School District
$57,700
366 students
Cascade District
$65,474
221 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Garden Valley District?

The average teacher salary in Garden Valley District is $79,653 (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 Garden Valley District teacher pay compare to the Idaho average?

Garden Valley District pays 18.3% more than the Idaho state average of $67,352. The district's average is $79,653.

How does Garden Valley District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Garden Valley District pays 7.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $79,653.

What is the per-pupil spending in Garden Valley District?

Per-pupil spending in Garden Valley District runs approximately $18,272 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Garden Valley District?

Garden Valley District has 294 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Garden Valley District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Garden Valley District's total expenditure of $5.4M (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. Garden Valley 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.