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School district · New Mexico · LEAID 3501530

Las Vegas City Public Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Las Vegas City Public Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $74,026, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$74,026
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,739
Per-pupil spending
1,209
Students enrolled
64th
Pct. in NM
$74,026

Las Vegas City Public Schools (New Mexico) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,026, roughly in line with the New Mexico average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,209 students.

  • 64th percentile for New Mexico
  • 50th percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +27.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,026

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,739

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,209 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

2.1% above New Mexico average

Nationally, Las Vegas City Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 50% 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.)

Las Vegas City Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,026 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. This district $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 Las Vegas City Public Schools

Las Vegas City Public Schools is a small school district in New Mexico, serving 1,209 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,739. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,026, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3501530 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Mexico statewide average of $72,485, teacher pay in Las Vegas City Public Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 2.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Mexico, it pays more than 64% of them.

Las Vegas City Public Schools reports $23.9M in total expenditure on the budget side against $23.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 25% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does Las Vegas City Public Schools compare?

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

Las Vegas City Public Schools $74,026
Albuquerque Public Schools $71,721
New Mexico avg $72,485
National avg $85,759

Las Vegas City Public Schools pays +3.2% more than Albuquerque Public Schools · per-pupil $19,739 vs $15,508

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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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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Las Vegas City Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$23.4M
Total Revenue
$23.9M
Total Expenditure
$6.0M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.1M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other New Mexico Districts

Floyd Municipal Schools
$63,450
224 students
Mountainair Public Schools
$67,870
222 students
Dora Municipal Schools
$72,194
219 students
Moriarty-edgewood School District
$67,197
2,287 students
Silver Consolidated Schools
$69,094
2,306 students
Taos Municipal Schools
$63,662
2,406 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Las Vegas City Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Las Vegas City Public Schools is $74,026 (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 Las Vegas City Public Schools teacher pay compare to the New Mexico average?

Las Vegas City Public Schools pays 2.1% more than the New Mexico state average of $72,485. The district's average is $74,026.

How does Las Vegas City Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Las Vegas City Public Schools pays 13.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,026.

What is the per-pupil spending in Las Vegas City Public Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Las Vegas City Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $19,739 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Las Vegas City Public Schools?

Las Vegas City Public Schools has 1,209 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Las Vegas City Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Las Vegas City Public Schools's total expenditure of $23.9M (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. Las Vegas City Public Schools'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.