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School district · Nebraska · LEAID 3172810

Lexington Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $88,366, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Lexington Public Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$88,366
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,295
Per-pupil spending
3,190
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in NE
$88,366

Lexington Public Schools (Nebraska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $88,366, meaningfully above the Nebraska average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,190 students.

  • 96th percentile for Nebraska
  • 72nd percentile nationally
  • 42% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$88,366

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,295

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,190 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

13.5% above Nebraska average

Nationally, Lexington Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 72% 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.)

Lexington Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$88,366 Top 28% higher than 72% 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. Lexington Public Schools $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 Lexington Public Schools

Lexington Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Nebraska, serving 3,190 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,295. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $88,366, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3172810 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Nebraska statewide average of $77,862, teacher pay in Lexington Public Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 13.5% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (3.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Nebraska, it pays more than 96% of them.

Lexington Public Schools's budget totals $45.6M in expenditure against $43.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 42% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $6.0M, special-education teacher pay is $2.0M.

How does Lexington Public Schools compare?

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

Lexington Public Schools $88,366
Omaha Public Schools $86,078
Nebraska avg $77,862
National avg $85,759

Lexington Public Schools pays +2.7% more than Omaha Public Schools · per-pupil $14,295 vs $17,584

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 Lexington Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$43.2M
Total Revenue
$45.6M
Total Expenditure
$19.0M
Instruction Salaries
42% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.0M
Regular Program
$2.0M
Special Education
$5.9M
Other Programs

Other Nebraska Districts

So Sioux City Community Schs
$84,289
3,748 students
North Platte Public Schools
$80,798
3,834 students
Norris School Dist 160
$70,364
2,500 students
Bennington Public Schools
$66,495
3,900 students
Columbus Public Schools
$85,563
4,094 students
Blair Community Schools
$72,958
2,265 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lexington Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Lexington Public Schools is $88,366 (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 Lexington Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Nebraska average?

Lexington Public Schools pays 13.5% more than the Nebraska state average of $77,862. The district's average is $88,366.

How does Lexington Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Lexington Public Schools pays 3.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $88,366.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lexington Public Schools?

Lexington Public Schools spends approximately $14,295 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lexington Public Schools?

Lexington Public Schools has 3,190 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Lexington Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 42% of Lexington Public Schools's total expenditure of $45.6M (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. Lexington 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.