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Kelliher Public School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Kelliher Public School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $89,781, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$89,781
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,189
Per-pupil spending
297
Students enrolled
62nd
Pct. in MN
$89,781

Kelliher Public School District (Minnesota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $89,781, materially below the Minnesota average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 297 students.

  • 62nd percentile for Minnesota
  • 74th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$89,781

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,189

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

297 students

Salary vs State Average 87.1%

12.9% below Minnesota average

Nationally, Kelliher Public School District's estimated average out-pays 74% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Kelliher Public School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$89,781 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Kelliher Public School District

  • This district's small enrollment (297 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,189 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Kelliher Public School District

Kelliher Public School District is a small school district in Minnesota, serving 297 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,189. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $89,781, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2717010 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Minnesota statewide average of $103,100, teacher pay in Kelliher Public School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.9% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Minnesota, it pays more than 62% of them.

Budget figures show Kelliher Public School District reporting $7.8M in total expenditure against $8.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M.

How does Kelliher Public School District compare?

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

Kelliher Public School District $89,781
Anoka-hennepin Public School Dist. $101,610
Minnesota avg $103,100
National avg $85,759

Kelliher Public School District pays -11.6% less than Anoka-hennepin Public School Dist. · per-pupil $26,189 vs $16,817

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

$8.3M
Total Revenue
$7.8M
Total Expenditure
$2.3M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.4M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education

Other Minnesota Districts

South Koochiching School District
$65,067
284 students
Clinton-graceville-beardsley
$71,325
312 students
Ulen-hitterdal Public School Dist
$81,814
279 students
Ashby Public School District
$75,649
318 students
Heron Lake-okabena School District
$83,264
324 students
Granada Huntley East Chain
$102,347
325 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Kelliher Public School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Kelliher Public School District's average teacher salary at $89,781, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Kelliher Public School District teacher pay compare to the Minnesota average?

Kelliher Public School District pays 12.9% less than the Minnesota state average of $103,100. The district's average is $89,781.

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

Kelliher Public School District pays 4.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $89,781.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kelliher Public School District?

Kelliher Public School District spends approximately $26,189 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Kelliher Public School District?

Kelliher Public School District has 297 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Kelliher Public School District's total expenditure of $7.8M (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. Kelliher Public 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.