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School district · Arkansas · LEAID 0507840

Hope School District

Hope School District's estimated average teacher salary is $44,474; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$44,474
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,878
Per-pupil spending
2,291
Students enrolled
36th
Pct. in AR
$44,474

Hope School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $44,474, materially below the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,291 students.

  • 36th percentile for Arkansas
  • 1st percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$44,474

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,878

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,291 students

Salary vs State Average 79.8%

20.2% below Arkansas average

Nationally, Hope School District's estimated average out-pays 1% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$44,474 Top 99% higher than 1% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $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. Hope 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 Hope School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 1% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Hope School District

Hope School District is a small school district in Arkansas, serving 2,291 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,878. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $44,474, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0507840 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Hope School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 20.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (48.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 36% of them.

Hope School District's budget totals $31.8M in expenditure against $33.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.3M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does Hope School District compare?

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

Hope School District $44,474
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Hope School District pays -32.6% less than Springdale School District · per-pupil $13,878 vs $12,773

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Arkansas 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 Hope School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Hope School District, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$33.8M
Total Revenue
$31.8M
Total Expenditure
$10.0M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.3M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.9M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

Clarksville School District
$57,700
2,459 students
Dardanelle School District
$51,037
2,083 students
Wynne School District
$50,360
2,503 students
Pocahontas School District
$42,662
2,028 students
Farmington School District
$47,071
2,603 students
Gravette School District
$53,435
1,978 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Hope School District?

The average teacher salary in Hope School District is $44,474 (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 Hope School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Hope School District pays 20.2% less than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $44,474.

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

Hope School District pays 48.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $44,474.

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

Hope School District spends approximately $13,878 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Hope School District?

Hope School District has 2,291 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Hope School District's total expenditure of $31.8M (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. Hope 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.