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LaPorte Community School Corp

Estimated average teacher salary of $68,585, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for LaPorte Community School Corp — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$68,585
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,727
Per-pupil spending
6,323
Students enrolled
87th
Pct. in IN

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,585

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,727

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,323 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.5% above Indiana average

What the Numbers Say About LaPorte Community School Corp

LaPorte Community School Corp is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Indiana, serving 6,323 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,727. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $68,585, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1805580 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $62,627, teacher pay in LaPorte Community School Corp runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 9.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (16.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 87% 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, LaPorte Community School Corp reports $93.1M in total expenditure against $93.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 31% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $18.4M, special-education teacher pay is $5.0M. 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 LaPorte Community School Corp compare?

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

LaPorte Community School Corp $68,585
Fort Wayne Community Schools $65,120
Indiana avg $62,627
National avg $82,292

LaPorte Community School Corp pays +5.3% more than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $14,727 vs $15,804

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$93.5M
Total Revenue
$93.1M
Total Expenditure
$28.9M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$18.4M
Regular Program
$5.0M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

DeKalb Co Eastern Com Sch Dist
$130,659
1,237 students
Indianapolis Public Schools
$87,381
22,115 students
Fremont Community Schools
$85,356
982 students
Kokomo School Corporation
$84,682
3,791 students
Covington Community School Corp
$81,538
858 students
Whitko Community School Corp
$80,792
1,243 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 LaPorte Community School Corp?

The estimated average teacher salary in LaPorte Community School Corp is $68,585 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does LaPorte Community School Corp teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

LaPorte Community School Corp pays 9.5% more than the Indiana state average of $62,627. The district's estimated average is $68,585.

How does LaPorte Community School Corp teacher pay compare to the national average?

LaPorte Community School Corp pays 16.7% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $68,585.

What is the per-pupil spending in LaPorte Community School Corp?

LaPorte Community School Corp spends approximately $14,727 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in LaPorte Community School Corp?

LaPorte Community School Corp has 6,323 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of LaPorte Community School Corp's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of LaPorte Community School Corp's total expenditure of $93.1M (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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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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