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School district · Ohio · LEAID 3904420

Lancaster City

Lancaster City's estimated average teacher salary is $100,946; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$100,946
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,149
Per-pupil spending
6,115
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in OH
$100,946

Lancaster City (Ohio) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $100,946, roughly in line with the Ohio average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 6,115 students.

  • 82nd percentile for Ohio
  • 84th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +25.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$100,946

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,149

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,115 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

4.8% above Ohio average

Nationally, Lancaster City's estimated average out-pays 84% 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.)

Lancaster City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$100,946 Top 16% higher than 84% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Lancaster 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 the Numbers Say About Lancaster City

Lancaster City is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Ohio, serving 6,115 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,149. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $100,946, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3904420 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Ohio statewide average of $96,303, teacher pay in Lancaster City runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 4.8% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Ohio, it pays more than 82% of them.

Lancaster City's budget totals $98.8M in expenditure against $99.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $20.4M, special-education teacher pay is $7.1M.

How does Lancaster City compare?

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

Lancaster City $100,946
Columbus City School District $98,145
Ohio avg $96,303
National avg $85,759

Lancaster City pays +2.9% more than Columbus City School District · per-pupil $16,149 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 Lancaster City, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$99.8M
Total Revenue
$98.8M
Total Expenditure
$32.4M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$20.4M
Regular Program
$7.1M
Special Education
$1.3M
Vocational

Other Ohio Districts

Plain Local
$75,053
6,186 students
Upper Arlington City
$143,303
6,232 students
Groveport Madison Local
$97,449
5,996 students
Medina City SD
$110,881
6,285 students
Lorain City
$111,535
5,934 students
Jackson Local
$88,236
5,933 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lancaster City?

The average teacher salary in Lancaster City is $100,946 (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 Lancaster City teacher pay compare to the Ohio average?

Lancaster City pays 4.8% more than the Ohio state average of $96,303. The district's average is $100,946.

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

Lancaster City pays 17.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $100,946.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lancaster City?

Lancaster City spends approximately $16,149 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lancaster City?

Lancaster City has 6,115 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Lancaster City's total expenditure of $98.8M (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. Lancaster 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.