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Marion Community Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Marion Community Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $68,734, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$68,734
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,989
Per-pupil spending
3,753
Students enrolled
85th
Pct. in IN
$68,734

Marion Community Schools (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,734, roughly in line with the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,753 students.

  • 85th percentile for Indiana
  • 37th percentile nationally
  • 20% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +5.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,734

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,989

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,753 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

4.6% above Indiana average

Nationally, Marion Community Schools's estimated average out-pays 37% 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.)

Marion Community Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,734 Top 63% higher than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Marion Community Schools $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 Marion Community Schools

Marion Community Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Indiana, serving 3,753 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,989. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,734, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1806390 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in Marion Community Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 4.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 85% of them.

Marion Community Schools's budget totals $75.0M in expenditure against $68.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 20% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $9.4M, special-education teacher pay is $1.4M.

How does Marion Community Schools compare?

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

Marion Community Schools $68,734
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

Marion Community Schools pays +6.2% more than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $19,989 vs $15,804

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Indiana 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 Marion Community Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Marion Community Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$68.2M
Total Revenue
$75.0M
Total Expenditure
$15.3M
Instruction Salaries
20% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.4M
Regular Program
$1.4M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

Mooresville Con School Corp
$72,219
4,340 students
Gary Community School Corp
$107,435
4,374 students
Frankton-Lapel Community Schools
$67,053
3,132 students
Clarksville Community School Corp
$37,706
3,129 students
Greenfield-Central Com Schools
$66,341
4,421 students
School Town of Highland
$61,095
3,072 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Marion Community Schools?

Marion Community Schools's average teacher salary is $68,734, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Marion Community Schools teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

Marion Community Schools pays 4.6% more than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $68,734.

How does Marion Community Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Marion Community Schools pays 19.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,734.

What is the per-pupil spending in Marion Community Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Marion Community Schools runs approximately $19,989 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Marion Community Schools?

Marion Community Schools has 3,753 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Marion Community Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 20% of Marion Community Schools's total expenditure of $75.0M (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. Marion Community 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.