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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2103330

Leslie County

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Leslie County pays an estimated average teacher salary of $71,112, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$71,112
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,931
Per-pupil spending
1,578
Students enrolled
84th
Pct. in KY
$71,112

Leslie County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,112, roughly in line with the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,578 students.

  • 84th percentile for Kentucky
  • 43rd percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +23.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,112

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,931

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,578 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.0% above Kentucky average

Nationally, Leslie County's estimated average out-pays 43% 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.)

Leslie County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,112 Top 57% higher than 43% 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. Leslie 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 Leslie County

Leslie County is a small school district in Kentucky, serving 1,578 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,931. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,112, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2103330 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Leslie County runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 1.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 84% of them.

On the budget side, Leslie County reports $26.7M in total expenditure against $28.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 27% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.9M.

How does Leslie County compare?

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

Leslie County $71,112
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Leslie County pays -19.7% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $16,931 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

Find comparable Kentucky districts

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Leslie County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Leslie County, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$28.9M
Total Revenue
$26.7M
Total Expenditure
$7.3M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.5M
Regular Program
$0.9M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Walton-Verona Independent
$71,451
1,864 students
Danville Independent
$69,939
1,871 students
Morgan County
$57,082
1,881 students
Edmonson County
$58,886
1,884 students
Todd County
$58,475
1,919 students
Bath County
$57,837
1,928 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Leslie County?

Leslie County's average teacher salary is $71,112, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Leslie County pays 1.0% more than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $71,112.

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

Leslie County pays 17.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,112.

What is the per-pupil spending in Leslie County?

NCES FY2022 data puts Leslie County's per-student spending at approximately $16,931 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Leslie County?

Leslie County has 1,578 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Leslie County's total expenditure of $26.7M (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. Leslie 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.