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School district · Nebraska · LEAID 3172420

Kenesaw Public Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Kenesaw Public Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $67,832, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$67,832
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,313
Per-pupil spending
272
Students enrolled
21st
Pct. in NE
$67,832

Kenesaw Public Schools (Nebraska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $67,832, materially below the Nebraska average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 272 students.

  • 21st percentile for Nebraska
  • 35th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$67,832

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,313

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

272 students

Salary vs State Average 87.1%

12.9% below Nebraska average

Nationally, Kenesaw Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 35% 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.)

Kenesaw Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$67,832 Top 65% higher than 35% 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. Kenesaw Public Schools $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Kenesaw Public Schools

  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 272 students enrolled.

What the Numbers Say About Kenesaw Public Schools

Kenesaw Public Schools is a small school district in Nebraska, serving 272 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,313. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $67,832, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3172420 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Nebraska statewide average of $77,862, teacher pay in Kenesaw Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (20.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Nebraska, it pays more than 21% of them.

Budget figures show Kenesaw Public Schools reporting $5.8M in total expenditure against $5.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 30% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Kenesaw Public Schools compare?

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

Kenesaw Public Schools $67,832
Omaha Public Schools $86,078
Nebraska avg $77,862
National avg $85,759

Kenesaw Public Schools pays -21.2% less than Omaha Public Schools · per-pupil $21,313 vs $17,584

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Nebraska 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 Kenesaw Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Kenesaw Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$5.6M
Total Revenue
$5.8M
Total Expenditure
$1.7M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.4M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Nebraska Districts

Wausa Public Schools
$67,746
239 students
Diller-odell Public Schools
$66,180
239 students
Clarkson Public Schools
$72,844
238 students
Fullerton Public Schools
$79,977
307 students
Dorchester Public School
$73,823
237 students
Blue Hill Community Schools
$70,705
307 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Kenesaw Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Kenesaw Public Schools is $67,832 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Kenesaw Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Nebraska average?

Kenesaw Public Schools pays 12.9% less than the Nebraska state average of $77,862. The district's average is $67,832.

How does Kenesaw Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Kenesaw Public Schools pays 20.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $67,832.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kenesaw Public Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Kenesaw Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $21,313 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Kenesaw Public Schools?

Kenesaw Public Schools has 272 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Kenesaw Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Kenesaw Public Schools's total expenditure of $5.8M (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. Kenesaw Public Schools'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.