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School district · Wisconsin · LEAID 5507320

Kenosha School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $78,984 for Kenosha School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$78,984
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,612
Per-pupil spending
19,381
Students enrolled
91st
Pct. in WI
$78,984

Kenosha School District (Wisconsin) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $78,984, meaningfully above the Wisconsin average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 19,381 students.

  • 91st percentile for Wisconsin
  • 60th percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,984

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,612

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

19,381 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

10.8% above Wisconsin average

Nationally, Kenosha School District's estimated average out-pays 60% 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.)

Kenosha School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$78,984 Top 40% higher than 60% 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. Kenosha School 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 the Numbers Say About Kenosha School District

Kenosha School District is a mid-sized school district in Wisconsin, serving 19,381 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,612. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $78,984, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5507320 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wisconsin statewide average of $71,287, teacher pay in Kenosha School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 10.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (7.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wisconsin, it pays more than 91% of them.

Kenosha School District's budget totals $302.6M in expenditure against $320.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 36% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $77.2M, special-education teacher pay is $24.6M.

How does Kenosha School District compare?

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

Kenosha School District $78,984
Milwaukee School District $71,447
Wisconsin avg $71,287
National avg $85,759

Kenosha School District pays +10.5% more than Milwaukee School District · per-pupil $15,612 vs $20,171

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$320.4M
Total Revenue
$302.6M
Total Expenditure
$108.0M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$77.2M
Regular Program
$24.6M
Special Education
$3.1M
Vocational
$3.1M
Other Programs

Other Wisconsin Districts

Wausau School District
$75,241
7,989 students
Elmbrook School District
$83,454
7,727 students
West Allis-West Milwaukee School District
$63,442
7,347 students
Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District
$71,728
7,252 students
Wauwatosa School District
$70,231
6,968 students
Stevens Point Area Public School District
$73,715
6,946 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Kenosha School District?

The average teacher salary in Kenosha School District is $78,984 (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 Kenosha School District teacher pay compare to the Wisconsin average?

Kenosha School District pays 10.8% more than the Wisconsin state average of $71,287. The district's average is $78,984.

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

Kenosha School District pays 7.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $78,984.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kenosha School District?

Per-pupil spending in Kenosha School District runs approximately $15,612 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Kenosha School District?

Kenosha School District has 19,381 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Kenosha School District's total expenditure of $302.6M (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. Kenosha 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.