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Goldendale School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $52,655, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Goldendale School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$52,655
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,762
Per-pupil spending
2,279
Students enrolled
1st
Pct. in WA
$52,655

Goldendale School District (Washington) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $52,655, materially below the Washington average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,279 students.

  • 1st percentile for Washington
  • 6th percentile nationally
  • 11% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -57.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$52,655

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,762

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,279 students

Salary vs State Average 44.8%

55.2% below Washington average

Nationally, Goldendale School District's estimated average out-pays 6% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$52,655 Top 94% higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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. Goldendale 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 stands out about Goldendale School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 6% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Goldendale School District

Goldendale School District is a small school district in Washington, serving 2,279 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,762. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $52,655, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5303090 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $117,433, teacher pay in Goldendale School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 55.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (38.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 1% of them.

On the budget side, Goldendale School District reports $45.0M in total expenditure against $31.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 11% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.9M.

How does Goldendale School District compare?

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

Goldendale School District $52,655
Seattle School District No. 1 $133,407
Washington avg $117,433
National avg $85,759

Goldendale School District pays -60.5% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $19,762 vs $25,927

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

Data-derived comparison paths

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Revenue & Expenditure

$31.2M
Total Revenue
$45.0M
Total Expenditure
$4.8M
Instruction Salaries
11% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.9M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Washington Districts

Nine Mile Falls School District
$88,491
1,416 students
Montesano School District
$114,691
1,389 students
Steilacoom Hist. School District
$112,349
3,177 students
Castle Rock School District
$96,573
1,370 students
Dieringer School District
$124,442
1,362 students
Valley School District
$80,090
1,330 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Goldendale School District?

The average teacher salary in Goldendale School District is $52,655 (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 Goldendale School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Goldendale School District pays 55.2% less than the Washington state average of $117,433. The district's average is $52,655.

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

Goldendale School District pays 38.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $52,655.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Goldendale School District's per-student spending at approximately $19,762 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Goldendale School District?

Goldendale School District has 2,279 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 11% of Goldendale School District's total expenditure of $45.0M (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. Goldendale 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.