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School district · New Jersey · LEAID 3408370

Lawrence Township School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Lawrence Township School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $86,380, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$86,380
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,669
Per-pupil spending
471
Students enrolled
54th
Pct. in NJ
$86,380

Lawrence Township School District (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $86,380, slightly below the New Jersey average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 471 students.

  • 54th percentile for New Jersey
  • 70th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +22.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$86,380

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,669

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

471 students

Salary vs State Average 95.7%

4.3% below New Jersey average

Nationally, Lawrence Township School District's estimated average out-pays 70% 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.)

Lawrence Township School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$86,380 Top 30% higher than 70% 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. This 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 stands out about Lawrence Township School District

  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 471 students enrolled.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,669 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Lawrence Township School District

Lawrence Township School District is a small school district in New Jersey, serving 471 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,669. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $86,380, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3408370 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Jersey statewide average of $90,256, teacher pay in Lawrence Township School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.3% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (0.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 54% of them.

Lawrence Township School District reports $13.0M in total expenditure on the budget side against $13.5M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Lawrence Township School District compare?

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

Lawrence Township School District $86,380
Newark Public School District $95,301
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

Lawrence Township School District pays -9.4% less than Newark Public School District · per-pupil $27,669 vs $40,780

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

$13.5M
Total Revenue
$13.0M
Total Expenditure
$3.8M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.4M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

West Long Branch School District
$75,658
544 students
Belmar Elementary School District
$70,959
398 students
Woodlynne School District
$58,364
398 students
Barrington School District
$76,431
545 students
Maurice River Township School District
$61,270
396 students
Mansfield Township Elementary School District
$78,161
547 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lawrence Township School District?

Lawrence Township School District's average teacher salary is $86,380, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Lawrence Township School District teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

Lawrence Township School District pays 4.3% less than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $86,380.

How does Lawrence Township School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lawrence Township School District pays 0.7% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $86,380.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lawrence Township School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Lawrence Township School District's per-student spending at approximately $27,669 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lawrence Township School District?

Lawrence Township School District has 471 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lawrence Township School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Lawrence Township School District's total expenditure of $13.0M (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. Lawrence Township School 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.