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School district · Colorado · LEAID 0805190

Lake County School District No. R-1

Estimated average teacher salary of $69,861, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Lake County School District No. R-1 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$69,861
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,093
Per-pupil spending
1,007
Students enrolled
49th
Pct. in CO

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,861

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,093

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,007 students

Salary vs State Average 95.4%

4.6% below Colorado average

What the Numbers Say About Lake County School District No. R-1

Lake County School District No. R-1 is a small school district in Colorado, serving 1,007 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,093. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $69,861, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0805190 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Colorado statewide average of $73,266, teacher pay in Lake County School District No. R-1 runs slightly below the state benchmark — a 4.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (15.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Colorado, it pays more than 49% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Lake County School District No. R-1 reports $26.3M in total expenditure against $24.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 18% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Lake County School District No. R-1 compare?

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

Lake County School District No. R-1 $69,861
School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C $79,630
Colorado avg $73,266
National avg $82,292

Lake County School District No. R-1 pays -12.3% less than School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C · per-pupil $26,093 vs $19,296

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$24.7M
Total Revenue
$26.3M
Total Expenditure
$4.7M
Instruction Salaries
18% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.0M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Colorado Districts

Aspen School District No. 1 in the county of Pitkin and Sta
$111,519
1,652 students
Telluride School District No. R-1
$109,795
876 students
Cherry Creek School District No. 5 in the county of Arapah
$101,510
53,587 students
Cripple Creek-Victor School District No. Re-1
$98,846
351 students
South Routt School District No. Re 3
$94,343
335 students
La Veta School District Re-2
$93,623
207 students

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lake County School District No. R-1?

The estimated average teacher salary in Lake County School District No. R-1 is $69,861 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Lake County School District No. R-1 teacher pay compare to the Colorado average?

Lake County School District No. R-1 pays 4.6% less than the Colorado state average of $73,266. The district's estimated average is $69,861.

How does Lake County School District No. R-1 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lake County School District No. R-1 pays 15.1% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $69,861.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lake County School District No. R-1?

Lake County School District No. R-1 spends approximately $26,093 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lake County School District No. R-1?

Lake County School District No. R-1 has 1,007 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lake County School District No. R-1's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 18% of Lake County School District No. R-1's total expenditure of $26.3M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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