School district · Washington · LEAID 5303210

Granite Falls School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $99,596, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Granite Falls School District — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$99,596
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,816
Per-pupil spending
2,201
Students enrolled
71th
Pct. in WA

Avg Teacher Salary

$99,596

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,816

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,201 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

2.3% above Washington average

What the Numbers Say About Granite Falls School District

Granite Falls School District is a small school district in Washington, serving 2,201 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,816. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $99,596, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5303210 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $97,375, teacher pay in Granite Falls School District runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 2.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (21.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 71% 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, Granite Falls School District reports $39.2M in total expenditure against $43.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 37% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.6M, special-education teacher pay is $1.9M. 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 Granite Falls 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.

Granite Falls School District $99,596
Seattle School District No. 1 $120,999
Washington avg $97,375
National avg $82,292

Granite Falls School District pays -17.7% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $17,816 vs $25,927

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$43.7M
Total Revenue
$39.2M
Total Expenditure
$14.6M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.6M
Regular Program
$1.9M
Special Education
$0.9M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs

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 Granite Falls School District?

The estimated average teacher salary in Granite Falls School District is $99,596 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Granite Falls School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Granite Falls School District pays 2.3% more than the Washington state average of $97,375. The district's estimated average is $99,596.

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

Granite Falls School District pays 21.0% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $99,596.

What is the per-pupil spending in Granite Falls School District?

Granite Falls School District spends approximately $17,816 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Granite Falls School District?

Granite Falls School District has 2,201 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Granite Falls School District's total expenditure of $39.2M (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.

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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