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School district · Wisconsin · LEAID 5508730

Marion School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Marion School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $55,896, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$55,896
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,283
Per-pupil spending
442
Students enrolled
5th
Pct. in WI
$55,896

Marion School District (Wisconsin) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $55,896, materially below the Wisconsin average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 442 students.

  • 5th percentile for Wisconsin
  • 10th percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +5.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$55,896

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,283

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

442 students

Salary vs State Average 78.4%

21.6% below Wisconsin average

Nationally, Marion School District's estimated average out-pays 10% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$55,896 Top 90% higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Marion School District $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 stands out about Marion School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 10% of districts.
  • It is a very small district (442 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Marion School District

Marion School District is a small school district in Wisconsin, serving 442 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,283. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $55,896, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5508730 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wisconsin statewide average of $71,287, teacher pay in Marion School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 21.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (34.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wisconsin, it pays more than 5% of them.

On the budget side, Marion School District reports $7.6M in total expenditure against $8.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 26% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Marion School District compare?

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

Marion School District $55,896
Milwaukee School District $71,447
Wisconsin avg $71,287
National avg $85,759

Marion School District pays -21.8% less than Milwaukee School District · per-pupil $17,283 vs $20,171

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Wisconsin 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 School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Marion School District, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$8.2M
Total Revenue
$7.6M
Total Expenditure
$2.0M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.4M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Wisconsin Districts

Bruce School District
$62,616
445 students
Maple Dale-Indian Hill School District
$77,262
438 students
Port Edwards School District
$60,998
438 students
Yorkville J2 School District
$77,296
434 students
Raymond #14 School District
$73,039
431 students
Lena School District
$60,153
426 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Marion School District?

Marion School District's average teacher salary is $55,896, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Marion School District teacher pay compare to the Wisconsin average?

Marion School District pays 21.6% less than the Wisconsin state average of $71,287. The district's average is $55,896.

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

Marion School District pays 34.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $55,896.

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

Marion School District spends approximately $17,283 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Marion School District?

Marion School District has 442 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Marion School District's total expenditure of $7.6M (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. Marion 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.