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School district · Ohio · LEAID 3904416

Kent City

Kent City's estimated average teacher salary is $118,718; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$118,718
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,859
Per-pupil spending
3,273
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in OH
$118,718

Kent City (Ohio) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $118,718, meaningfully above the Ohio average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,273 students.

  • 96th percentile for Ohio
  • 93rd percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$118,718

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,859

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,273 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

23.3% above Ohio average

Nationally, Kent City's estimated average out-pays 93% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Kent City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$118,718 Top 7% higher than 93% 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%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Kent City $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 Kent City

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 93% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Kent City

Kent City is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Ohio, serving 3,273 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,859. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $118,718, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3904416 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Ohio statewide average of $96,303, teacher pay in Kent City runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 23.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (38.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Ohio, it pays more than 96% of them.

On the budget side, Kent City reports $71.5M in total expenditure against $63.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $15.3M, special-education teacher pay is $4.4M.

How does Kent City compare?

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

Kent City $118,718
Columbus City School District $98,145
Ohio avg $96,303
National avg $85,759

Kent City pays +21.0% more than Columbus City School District · per-pupil $21,859 vs $22,434

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Ohio 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 Kent City, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Kent City, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$63.6M
Total Revenue
$71.5M
Total Expenditure
$22.5M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$15.3M
Regular Program
$4.4M
Special Education
$1.4M
Vocational

Other Ohio Districts

Adams County Ohio Valley Local
$95,723
3,579 students
Amherst Exempted Village
$89,141
3,591 students
Talawanda City
$98,642
2,949 students
Hamilton Local
$97,150
2,940 students
Tri-Valley Local
$83,840
2,940 students
Mount Vernon City
$89,029
3,610 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Kent City?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Kent City's average teacher salary at $118,718, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Kent City teacher pay compare to the Ohio average?

Kent City pays 23.3% more than the Ohio state average of $96,303. The district's average is $118,718.

How does Kent City teacher pay compare to the national average?

Kent City pays 38.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $118,718.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kent City?

NCES FY2022 data puts Kent City's per-student spending at approximately $21,859 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Kent City?

Kent City has 3,273 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Kent City's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Kent City's total expenditure of $71.5M (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. Kent City'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.