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McFarland School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $43,934, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for McFarland School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$43,934
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,288
Per-pupil spending
5,182
Students enrolled
0th
Pct. in WI
$43,934

McFarland School District (Wisconsin) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $43,934, materially below the Wisconsin average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,182 students.

  • 0th percentile for Wisconsin
  • 1st percentile nationally
  • 20% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -4.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$43,934

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,288

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,182 students

Salary vs State Average 61.6%

38.4% below Wisconsin average

Nationally, McFarland 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$43,934 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. McFarland 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 McFarland School District

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

What the Numbers Say About McFarland School District

McFarland School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Wisconsin, serving 5,182 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,288. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $43,934, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5508910 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wisconsin statewide average of $71,287, teacher pay in McFarland School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 38.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (48.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wisconsin, it pays more than 0% of them.

Budget figures show McFarland School District reporting $68.9M in total expenditure against $72.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 20% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.6M, special-education teacher pay is $3.6M.

How does McFarland 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.

McFarland School District $43,934
Milwaukee School District $71,447
Wisconsin avg $71,287
National avg $85,759

McFarland School District pays -38.5% less than Milwaukee School District · per-pupil $13,288 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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$72.2M
Total Revenue
$68.9M
Total Expenditure
$13.7M
Instruction Salaries
20% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.6M
Regular Program
$3.6M
Special Education
$0.7M
Vocational
$0.8M
Other Programs

Other Wisconsin Districts

Menomonie Area School District
$69,647
3,308 students
Beaver Dam Unified School District
$71,726
3,273 students
Watertown Unified School District
$82,186
3,265 students
Kimberly Area School District
$69,753
5,183 students
Mukwonago School District
$70,583
5,069 students
Oconomowoc Area School District
$78,811
5,031 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in McFarland School District?

McFarland School District's average teacher salary is $43,934, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

McFarland School District pays 38.4% less than the Wisconsin state average of $71,287. The district's average is $43,934.

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

McFarland School District pays 48.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $43,934.

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

McFarland School District spends approximately $13,288 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in McFarland School District?

McFarland School District has 5,182 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 20% of McFarland School District's total expenditure of $68.9M (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. McFarland 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.