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Harlan Independent

Estimated average teacher salary of $70,671, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Harlan Independent - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$70,671
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,858
Per-pupil spending
754
Students enrolled
81st
Pct. in KY
$70,671

Harlan Independent (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $70,671, roughly in line with the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 754 students.

  • 81st percentile for Kentucky
  • 42nd percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$70,671

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,858

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

754 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.4% above Kentucky average

Nationally, Harlan Independent's estimated average out-pays 42% 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.)

Harlan Independent's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$70,671 Top 58% higher than 42% 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. Harlan Independent $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 the Numbers Say About Harlan Independent

Harlan Independent is a small school district in Kentucky, serving 754 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,858. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $70,671, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2102520 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Harlan Independent runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 81% of them.

On the budget side, Harlan Independent reports $13.5M in total expenditure against $11.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 24% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M.

How does Harlan Independent compare?

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

Harlan Independent $70,671
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Harlan Independent pays -20.2% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $17,858 vs $19,590

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

$11.1M
Total Revenue
$13.5M
Total Expenditure
$3.3M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.1M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

McLean County
$53,142
1,399 students
Carlisle County
$56,418
753 students
Paris Independent
$63,254
760 students
Hickman County
$58,727
748 students
Paintsville Independent
$73,453
744 students
Owsley County
$58,535
772 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Harlan Independent?

Harlan Independent's average teacher salary is $70,671, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Harlan Independent teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Harlan Independent pays 0.4% more than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $70,671.

How does Harlan Independent teacher pay compare to the national average?

Harlan Independent pays 17.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $70,671.

What is the per-pupil spending in Harlan Independent?

NCES FY2022 data puts Harlan Independent's per-student spending at approximately $17,858 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Harlan Independent?

Harlan Independent has 754 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Harlan Independent's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 24% of Harlan Independent's total expenditure of $13.5M (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. Harlan Independent'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.