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Lafayette School Corporation

Lafayette School Corporation's estimated average teacher salary is $62,455; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$62,455
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,116
Per-pupil spending
7,430
Students enrolled
62nd
Pct. in IN
$62,455

Lafayette School Corporation (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $62,455, slightly below the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 7,430 students.

  • 62nd percentile for Indiana
  • 23rd percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$62,455

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,116

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

7,430 students

Salary vs State Average 95.0%

5.0% below Indiana average

Nationally, Lafayette School Corporation's estimated average out-pays 23% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Lafayette School Corporation's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$62,455 Top 77% higher than 23% 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. Lafayette School Corporation $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 Lafayette School Corporation

Lafayette School Corporation is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Indiana, serving 7,430 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,116. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $62,455, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1805400 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in Lafayette School Corporation runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 5.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (27.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 62% of them.

Lafayette School Corporation reports $119.7M in total expenditure on the budget side against $123.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $22.3M, special-education teacher pay is $3.0M.

How does Lafayette School Corporation compare?

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

Lafayette School Corporation $62,455
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

Lafayette School Corporation pays -3.5% less than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $16,116 vs $15,804

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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Salary-nearest districts to Lafayette School Corporation, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$123.1M
Total Revenue
$119.7M
Total Expenditure
$32.9M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$22.3M
Regular Program
$3.0M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

Crown Point Community School Corp
$78,151
8,819 students
Westfield-Washington Schools
$71,628
8,820 students
Goshen Community Schools
$60,426
5,868 students
Duneland School Corporation
$58,946
5,831 students
Plainfield Community School Corp
$72,405
5,766 students
Center Grove Community School Corp
$69,232
9,173 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lafayette School Corporation?

Lafayette School Corporation's average teacher salary is $62,455, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Lafayette School Corporation teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

Lafayette School Corporation pays 5.0% less than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $62,455.

How does Lafayette School Corporation teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lafayette School Corporation pays 27.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $62,455.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lafayette School Corporation?

NCES FY2022 data puts Lafayette School Corporation's per-student spending at approximately $16,116 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lafayette School Corporation?

Lafayette School Corporation has 7,430 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Lafayette School Corporation's total expenditure of $119.7M (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 School Corporation'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.