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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2103180

LaRue County

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $64,419 for LaRue County - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$64,419
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,457
Per-pupil spending
2,345
Students enrolled
42nd
Pct. in KY
$64,419

LaRue County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $64,419, materially below the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,345 students.

  • 42nd percentile for Kentucky
  • 27th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$64,419

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,457

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,345 students

Salary vs State Average 91.5%

8.5% below Kentucky average

Nationally, LaRue County's estimated average out-pays 27% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

LaRue County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$64,419 Top 73% higher than 27% 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. LaRue County $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 LaRue County

LaRue County is a small school district in Kentucky, serving 2,345 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,457. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $64,419, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2103180 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in LaRue County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 8.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (24.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 42% of them.

LaRue County's budget totals $29.2M in expenditure against $32.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 34% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.0M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M.

How does LaRue County compare?

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

LaRue County $64,419
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

LaRue County pays -27.3% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $12,457 vs $19,590

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

$32.8M
Total Revenue
$29.2M
Total Expenditure
$9.8M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.0M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Boyle County
$65,419
2,789 students
Edmonson County
$58,886
1,884 students
Morgan County
$57,082
1,881 students
Danville Independent
$69,939
1,871 students
Walton-Verona Independent
$71,451
1,864 students
Caldwell County
$66,833
1,857 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in LaRue County?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts LaRue County's average teacher salary at $64,419, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does LaRue County teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

LaRue County pays 8.5% less than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $64,419.

How does LaRue County teacher pay compare to the national average?

LaRue County pays 24.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $64,419.

What is the per-pupil spending in LaRue County?

Per-pupil spending in LaRue County runs approximately $12,457 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in LaRue County?

LaRue County has 2,345 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of LaRue County's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of LaRue County's total expenditure of $29.2M (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. LaRue County'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.