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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2103000

Jenkins Independent

Jenkins Independent's estimated average teacher salary is $63,572; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$63,572
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,761
Per-pupil spending
468
Students enrolled
38th
Pct. in KY
$63,572

Jenkins Independent (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $63,572, materially below the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 468 students.

  • 38th percentile for Kentucky
  • 25th percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -1.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$63,572

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,761

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

468 students

Salary vs State Average 90.3%

9.7% below Kentucky average

Nationally, Jenkins Independent's estimated average out-pays 25% 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.)

Jenkins Independent's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$63,572 Top 75% higher than 25% 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. Jenkins 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 stands out about Jenkins Independent

  • It is a very small district (468 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Jenkins Independent

Jenkins Independent is a small school district in Kentucky, serving 468 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,761. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $63,572, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2103000 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Jenkins Independent runs materially below the state benchmark, a 9.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (25.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 38% of them.

Jenkins Independent reports $6.9M in total expenditure on the budget side against $7.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 27% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.3M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M.

How does Jenkins Independent compare?

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

Jenkins Independent $63,572
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Jenkins Independent pays -28.2% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $14,761 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

Find comparable Kentucky 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 Jenkins Independent, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Jenkins Independent, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$7.3M
Total Revenue
$6.9M
Total Expenditure
$1.9M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.3M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education

Other Kentucky Districts

Trimble County
$60,479
1,191 students
Campbellsville Independent
$65,300
1,207 students
Newport Independent
$74,162
1,339 students
McLean County
$53,142
1,399 students
Robertson County
$80,179
439 students
Science Hill Independent
$68,750
438 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Jenkins Independent?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Jenkins Independent's average teacher salary at $63,572, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Jenkins Independent pays 9.7% less than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $63,572.

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

Jenkins Independent pays 25.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $63,572.

What is the per-pupil spending in Jenkins Independent?

Per-pupil spending in Jenkins Independent runs approximately $14,761 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Jenkins Independent?

Jenkins Independent has 468 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Jenkins Independent's total expenditure of $6.9M (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. Jenkins 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.