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Little Rock School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Little Rock School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $74,650, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$74,650
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,987
Per-pupil spending
22,054
Students enrolled
99th
Pct. in AR
$74,650

Little Rock School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,650, meaningfully above the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 22,054 students.

  • 99th percentile for Arkansas
  • 51st percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,650

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,987

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

22,054 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

34.0% above Arkansas average

Nationally, Little Rock School District's estimated average out-pays 51% 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.)

Little Rock School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,650 Top 49% higher than 51% 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. Little Rock School 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 the Numbers Say About Little Rock School District

Little Rock School District is a mid-sized school district in Arkansas, serving 22,054 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,987. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,650, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0509000 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Little Rock School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 34.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 99% of them.

Little Rock School District reports $352.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $366.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 32% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $71.0M, special-education teacher pay is $14.8M.

How does Little Rock School District compare?

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

Little Rock School District $74,650
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Little Rock School District pays +13.1% more than Springdale School District · per-pupil $15,987 vs $12,773

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

$366.6M
Total Revenue
$352.6M
Total Expenditure
$112.5M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$71.0M
Regular Program
$14.8M
Special Education
$3.5M
Vocational
$13.2M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

Greenbrier School District
$58,264
3,723 students
Marion School District
$49,660
3,714 students
Greene County Tech School District
$52,179
3,656 students
Nettleton School District
$52,473
3,623 students
Pine Bluff School District
$56,908
3,603 students
Batesville School District
$47,225
3,485 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Little Rock School District?

The average teacher salary in Little Rock School District is $74,650 (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 Little Rock School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Little Rock School District pays 34.0% more than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $74,650.

How does Little Rock School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Little Rock School District pays 13.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,650.

What is the per-pupil spending in Little Rock School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Little Rock School District's per-student spending at approximately $15,987 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Little Rock School District?

Little Rock School District has 22,054 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Little Rock School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Little Rock School District's total expenditure of $352.6M (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. Little Rock 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.