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Jefferson Davis Parish

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Jefferson Davis Parish pays an estimated average teacher salary of $69,346, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$69,346
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,893
Per-pupil spending
5,397
Students enrolled
16th
Pct. in LA
$69,346

Jefferson Davis Parish (Louisiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,346, materially below the Louisiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,397 students.

  • 16th percentile for Louisiana
  • 38th percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,346

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,893

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,397 students

Salary vs State Average 86.5%

13.5% below Louisiana average

Nationally, Jefferson Davis Parish's estimated average out-pays 38% 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 Davis Parish's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,346 Top 62% higher than 38% 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. Jefferson Davis Parish $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 Jefferson Davis Parish

Jefferson Davis Parish is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Louisiana, serving 5,397 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,893. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,346, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2200810 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Louisiana statewide average of $80,129, teacher pay in Jefferson Davis Parish runs materially below the state benchmark, a 13.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Louisiana, it pays more than 16% of them.

Jefferson Davis Parish reports $91.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $78.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 24% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $13.5M, special-education teacher pay is $2.7M.

How does Jefferson Davis Parish compare?

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

Jefferson Davis Parish $69,346
Jefferson Parish $88,095
Louisiana avg $80,129
National avg $85,759

Jefferson Davis Parish pays -21.3% less than Jefferson Parish · per-pupil $16,893 vs $17,666

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

$78.7M
Total Revenue
$91.2M
Total Expenditure
$22.3M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$13.5M
Regular Program
$2.7M
Special Education
$1.3M
Vocational
$2.5M
Other Programs

Other Louisiana Districts

West Baton Rouge Parish
$84,819
4,150 students
Sabine Parish
$74,353
4,058 students
Allen Parish
$60,735
3,977 students
Plaquemines Parish
$113,983
3,782 students
St. Martin Parish
$84,622
7,343 students
St. James Parish
$79,307
3,425 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Jefferson Davis Parish?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Jefferson Davis Parish's average teacher salary at $69,346, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Jefferson Davis Parish teacher pay compare to the Louisiana average?

Jefferson Davis Parish pays 13.5% less than the Louisiana state average of $80,129. The district's average is $69,346.

How does Jefferson Davis Parish teacher pay compare to the national average?

Jefferson Davis Parish pays 19.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,346.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson Davis Parish?

Jefferson Davis Parish spends approximately $16,893 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Jefferson Davis Parish?

Jefferson Davis Parish has 5,397 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Jefferson Davis Parish's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 24% of Jefferson Davis Parish's total expenditure of $91.2M (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 Davis Parish'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.