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School district · Kansas · LEAID 2009510

Jefferson West

Jefferson West's estimated average teacher salary is $71,481; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$71,481
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,696
Per-pupil spending
802
Students enrolled
84th
Pct. in KS
$71,481

Jefferson West (Kansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,481, meaningfully above the Kansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 802 students.

  • 84th percentile for Kansas
  • 44th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,481

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,696

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

802 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

7.2% above Kansas average

Nationally, Jefferson West's estimated average out-pays 44% 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 West's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,481 Top 56% higher than 44% 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. Jefferson West $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 West

Jefferson West is a small school district in Kansas, serving 802 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,696. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,481, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2009510 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kansas statewide average of $66,655, teacher pay in Jefferson West runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 7.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kansas, it pays more than 84% of them.

On the budget side, Jefferson West reports $12.6M in total expenditure against $12.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 29% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.1M.

How does Jefferson West compare?

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

Jefferson West $71,481
Wichita $55,815
Kansas avg $66,655
National avg $85,759

Jefferson West pays +28.1% more than Wichita · per-pupil $15,696 vs $17,574

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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Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Jefferson West, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Jefferson West, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$12.2M
Total Revenue
$12.6M
Total Expenditure
$3.7M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.1M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Vocational

Other Kansas Districts

Fredonia
$40,206
664 students
Cimarron-Ensign
$62,296
661 students
Norton Community Schools
$45,640
661 students
Easton
$57,013
658 students
West Franklin
$60,950
650 students
Vermillion
$52,454
648 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Jefferson West?

Jefferson West's average teacher salary is $71,481, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Jefferson West teacher pay compare to the Kansas average?

Jefferson West pays 7.2% more than the Kansas state average of $66,655. The district's average is $71,481.

How does Jefferson West teacher pay compare to the national average?

Jefferson West pays 16.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,481.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson West?

Jefferson West spends approximately $15,696 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Jefferson West?

Jefferson West has 802 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Jefferson West's total expenditure of $12.6M (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 West'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.