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Mead School District

Mead School District's estimated average teacher salary is $113,878; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$113,878
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,899
Per-pupil spending
10,141
Students enrolled
71st
Pct. in WA
$113,878

Mead School District (Washington) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $113,878, slightly below the Washington average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 10,141 students.

  • 71st percentile for Washington
  • 91st percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$113,878

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,899

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

10,141 students

Salary vs State Average 97.0%

3.0% below Washington average

Nationally, Mead School District's estimated average out-pays 91% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$113,878 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Mead 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 Mead School District

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 91% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About Mead School District

Mead School District is a mid-sized school district in Washington, serving 10,141 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,899. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $113,878, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5304920 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $117,433, teacher pay in Mead School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (32.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 71% of them.

Budget figures show Mead School District reporting $171.4M in total expenditure against $164.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 36% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $40.5M, special-education teacher pay is $5.8M.

How does Mead School District compare?

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

Mead School District $113,878
Seattle School District No. 1 $133,407
Washington avg $117,433
National avg $85,759

Mead School District pays -14.6% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $16,899 vs $25,927

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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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.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$164.8M
Total Revenue
$171.4M
Total Expenditure
$61.1M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$40.5M
Regular Program
$5.8M
Special Education
$3.2M
Vocational
$2.9M
Other Programs

Other Washington Districts

Snohomish School District
$131,327
9,332 students
Olympia School District
$116,941
9,017 students
Central Kitsap School District
$122,824
11,274 students
Tahoma School District
$138,172
8,887 students
Bellingham School District
$122,113
11,439 students
Peninsula School District
$109,468
8,769 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Mead School District?

The average teacher salary in Mead School District is $113,878 (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 Mead School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Mead School District pays 3.0% less than the Washington state average of $117,433. The district's average is $113,878.

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

Mead School District pays 32.8% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $113,878.

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

Mead School District spends approximately $16,899 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Mead School District?

Mead School District has 10,141 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Mead School District's total expenditure of $171.4M (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. Mead 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.