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Jefferson County Joint District

Jefferson County Joint District's estimated average teacher salary is $68,491; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$68,491
Est. avg teacher salary
$8,419
Per-pupil spending
6,399
Students enrolled
69th
Pct. in ID
$68,491

Jefferson County Joint District (Idaho) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,491, roughly in line with the Idaho average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 6,399 students.

  • 69th percentile for Idaho
  • 36th percentile nationally
  • 41% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +30.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,491

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,419

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,399 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.7% above Idaho average

Nationally, Jefferson County Joint District's estimated average out-pays 36% 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.)

Jefferson County Joint District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,491 Top 64% higher than 36% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. This 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 Jefferson County Joint District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $8,419 is well below the national norm.

What the Numbers Say About Jefferson County Joint District

Jefferson County Joint District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Idaho, serving 6,399 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $8,419. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,491, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1601570 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Idaho statewide average of $67,352, teacher pay in Jefferson County Joint District runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 1.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (20.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Idaho, it pays more than 69% of them.

Budget figures show Jefferson County Joint District reporting $53.9M in total expenditure against $62.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 41% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $19.2M, special-education teacher pay is $2.0M.

How does Jefferson County Joint District compare?

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

Jefferson County Joint District $68,491
Joint School District No. 2 $64,403
Idaho avg $67,352
National avg $85,759

Jefferson County Joint District pays +6.3% more than Joint School District No. 2 · per-pupil $8,419 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

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Salary-nearest districts to Jefferson County Joint District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$62.5M
Total Revenue
$53.9M
Total Expenditure
$22.1M
Instruction Salaries
41% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$19.2M
Regular Program
$2.0M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.9M
Other Programs

Other Idaho Districts

Moscow District
$75,976
2,349 students
Fremont County Joint District
$70,718
2,215 students
Kimberly District
$54,729
2,072 students
Teton County District
$70,460
1,853 students
Fruitland District
$68,606
1,629 students
Sugar-salem Joint District
$61,260
1,609 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Jefferson County Joint District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Jefferson County Joint District's average teacher salary at $68,491, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Jefferson County Joint District teacher pay compare to the Idaho average?

Jefferson County Joint District pays 1.7% more than the Idaho state average of $67,352. The district's average is $68,491.

How does Jefferson County Joint District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Jefferson County Joint District pays 20.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,491.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson County Joint District?

Per-pupil spending in Jefferson County Joint District runs approximately $8,419 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Jefferson County Joint District?

Jefferson County Joint District has 6,399 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Jefferson County Joint District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 41% of Jefferson County Joint District's total expenditure of $53.9M (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. Jefferson County Joint 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.