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Lafayette

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Lafayette pays an estimated average teacher salary of $70,036, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$70,036
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,695
Per-pupil spending
1,143
Students enrolled
80th
Pct. in FL
$70,036

Lafayette (Florida) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $70,036, meaningfully above the Florida average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,143 students.

  • 80th percentile for Florida
  • 40th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$70,036

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,695

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,143 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.3% above Florida average

Nationally, Lafayette's estimated average out-pays 40% 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.)

Lafayette's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$70,036 Top 60% higher than 40% 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. Lafayette $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 the Numbers Say About Lafayette

Lafayette is a small school district in Florida, serving 1,143 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,695. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $70,036, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1201020 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Florida statewide average of $64,083, teacher pay in Lafayette runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 9.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Florida, it pays more than 80% of them.

Lafayette reports $14.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $13.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 35% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does Lafayette compare?

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

Lafayette $70,036
Miami-dade $71,052
Florida avg $64,083
National avg $85,759

Lafayette pays -1.4% less than Miami-dade · per-pupil $12,695 vs $13,537

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Florida 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 Lafayette, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$13.7M
Total Revenue
$14.5M
Total Expenditure
$5.1M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.6M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational

Other Florida Districts

Franklin
$48,817
1,242 students
Liberty
$60,655
1,302 students
Hamilton
$73,266
1,642 students
Glades
$55,000
1,698 students
Gulf
$72,274
1,930 students
Calhoun
$58,188
2,103 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lafayette?

Lafayette's average teacher salary is $70,036, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Lafayette teacher pay compare to the Florida average?

Lafayette pays 9.3% more than the Florida state average of $64,083. The district's average is $70,036.

How does Lafayette teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lafayette pays 18.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $70,036.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lafayette?

Lafayette spends approximately $12,695 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lafayette?

Lafayette has 1,143 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lafayette's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Lafayette's total expenditure of $14.5M (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. Lafayette'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.