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School district · Idaho · LEAID 1601830

Lapwai District

Lapwai District's estimated average teacher salary is $89,974; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$89,974
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,083
Per-pupil spending
517
Students enrolled
99th
Pct. in ID
$89,974

Lapwai District (Idaho) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $89,974, meaningfully above the Idaho average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 517 students.

  • 99th percentile for Idaho
  • 74th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +25.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$89,974

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,083

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

517 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

33.6% above Idaho average

Nationally, Lapwai District's estimated average out-pays 74% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Lapwai District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$89,974 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Lapwai District $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 Lapwai District

Lapwai District is a small school district in Idaho, serving 517 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,083. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $89,974, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1601830 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Idaho statewide average of $67,352, teacher pay in Lapwai District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 33.6% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Idaho, it pays more than 99% of them.

On the budget side, Lapwai District reports $9.3M in total expenditure against $9.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 37% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Lapwai District compare?

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

Lapwai District $89,974
Joint School District No. 2 $64,403
Idaho avg $67,352
National avg $85,759

Lapwai District pays +39.7% more than Joint School District No. 2 · per-pupil $18,083 vs $8,978

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$9.7M
Total Revenue
$9.3M
Total Expenditure
$3.5M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.8M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Idaho Districts

Soda Springs Joint District
$72,013
922 students
St Maries Joint District
$62,286
928 students
New Plymouth District
$65,380
976 students
Parma District
$52,747
1,014 students
Orofino Joint District
$63,288
1,049 students
West Bonner County District
$60,471
1,060 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lapwai District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Lapwai District's average teacher salary at $89,974, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Lapwai District teacher pay compare to the Idaho average?

Lapwai District pays 33.6% more than the Idaho state average of $67,352. The district's average is $89,974.

How does Lapwai District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lapwai District pays 4.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $89,974.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lapwai District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Lapwai District's per-student spending at approximately $18,083 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lapwai District?

Lapwai District has 517 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lapwai District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Lapwai District's total expenditure of $9.3M (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. Lapwai District'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.