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School district · Arkansas · LEAID 0509060

Lonoke School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $43,739, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Lonoke School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$43,739
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,105
Per-pupil spending
1,604
Students enrolled
31st
Pct. in AR
$43,739

Lonoke School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $43,739, materially below the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,604 students.

  • 31st percentile for Arkansas
  • 1st percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$43,739

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,105

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,604 students

Salary vs State Average 78.5%

21.5% below Arkansas average

Nationally, Lonoke School District's estimated average out-pays 1% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Lonoke School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$43,739 Top 99% higher than 1% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Lonoke 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 stands out about Lonoke School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 1% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Lonoke School District

Lonoke School District is a small school district in Arkansas, serving 1,604 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,105. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $43,739, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0509060 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Lonoke School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 21.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (49.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 31% of them.

On the budget side, Lonoke School District reports $24.2M in total expenditure against $22.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 25% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does Lonoke 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.

Lonoke School District $43,739
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Lonoke School District pays -33.7% less than Springdale School District · per-pupil $15,105 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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Salary-nearest districts to Lonoke School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$22.4M
Total Revenue
$24.2M
Total Expenditure
$6.1M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.9M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.7M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

Lamar School District
$53,548
1,350 students
Elkins School District
$42,616
1,323 students
Booneville School District
$49,316
1,312 students
Nashville School District
$53,065
1,909 students
Clinton School District
$52,010
1,299 students
Ashdown School District
$44,667
1,299 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lonoke School District?

The average teacher salary in Lonoke School District is $43,739 (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 Lonoke School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Lonoke School District pays 21.5% less than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $43,739.

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

Lonoke School District pays 49.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $43,739.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lonoke School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Lonoke School District's per-student spending at approximately $15,105 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lonoke School District?

Lonoke School District has 1,604 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Lonoke School District's total expenditure of $24.2M (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. Lonoke 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.