Avg Teacher Salary
$96,803
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Minnesota · LEAID 2791450
MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Estimated average teacher salary of $96,803, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $96,803
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $18,835
- Per-pupil spending
- 904
- Students enrolled
- 79th
- Pct. in MN
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,835
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
904 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
2.0% above Minnesota average
What the Numbers Say About MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT
MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT is a small school district in Minnesota, serving 904 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,835. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $96,803, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2791450 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Minnesota statewide average of $94,946, teacher pay in MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 2.0% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (17.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Minnesota, it pays more than 79% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT reports $17.0M in total expenditure against $18.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
How does MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Minnesota average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT pays -3.3% less than ANOKA-HENNEPIN PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST. · per-pupil $18,835 vs $16,817
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$18.5M
Total Revenue
$17.0M
Total Expenditure
$5.8M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$3.2M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
Other Minnesota Districts
RED LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
$140,583
1,467 students
Minneapolis Public School District
$135,551
30,115 students
ST. PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
$128,854
33,475 students
COOK COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$127,135
431 students
SOUTH KOOCHICHING SCHOOL DISTRICT
$120,317
284 students
CASS LAKE-BENA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
$119,987
1,165 students
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The estimated average teacher salary in MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT is $96,803 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT teacher pay compare to the Minnesota average?
MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT pays 2.0% more than the Minnesota state average of $94,946. The district's estimated average is $96,803.
How does MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT teacher pay compare to the national average?
MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT pays 17.6% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $96,803.
What is the per-pupil spending in MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT?
MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT spends approximately $18,835 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT?
MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT has 904 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 34% of MESABI EAST SCHOOL DISTRICT's total expenditure of $17.0M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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