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School district · Indiana · LEAID 1800720

MSD Bluffton-Harrison

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): MSD Bluffton-Harrison pays an estimated average teacher salary of $58,984, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$58,984
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,840
Per-pupil spending
1,802
Students enrolled
39th
Pct. in IN
$58,984

MSD Bluffton-Harrison (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $58,984, materially below the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,802 students.

  • 39th percentile for Indiana
  • 15th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +4.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$58,984

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,840

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,802 students

Salary vs State Average 89.7%

10.3% below Indiana average

Nationally, MSD Bluffton-Harrison's estimated average out-pays 15% 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.)

MSD Bluffton-Harrison's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$58,984 Top 85% higher than 15% 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. MSD Bluffton-Harrison $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 MSD Bluffton-Harrison

MSD Bluffton-Harrison is a small school district in Indiana, serving 1,802 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,840. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $58,984, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1800720 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in MSD Bluffton-Harrison runs materially below the state benchmark, a 10.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (31.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 39% of them.

MSD Bluffton-Harrison reports $23.1M in total expenditure on the budget side against $25.1M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 32% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.7M.

How does MSD Bluffton-Harrison compare?

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

MSD Bluffton-Harrison $58,984
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

MSD Bluffton-Harrison pays -8.9% less than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $12,840 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

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Salary-nearest districts to MSD Bluffton-Harrison, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$25.1M
Total Revenue
$23.1M
Total Expenditure
$7.5M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.6M
Regular Program
$0.7M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

Brown County School Corporation
$63,946
1,693 students
Rochester Community School Corp
$63,150
1,692 students
Rush County Schools
$66,069
1,913 students
North Gibson School Corporation
$64,985
1,921 students
Lakeland School Corporation
$55,808
1,682 students
Western Boone Co Com Sch Dist
$57,950
1,676 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in MSD Bluffton-Harrison?

MSD Bluffton-Harrison's average teacher salary is $58,984, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does MSD Bluffton-Harrison teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

MSD Bluffton-Harrison pays 10.3% less than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $58,984.

How does MSD Bluffton-Harrison teacher pay compare to the national average?

MSD Bluffton-Harrison pays 31.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $58,984.

What is the per-pupil spending in MSD Bluffton-Harrison?

NCES FY2022 data puts MSD Bluffton-Harrison's per-student spending at approximately $12,840 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in MSD Bluffton-Harrison?

MSD Bluffton-Harrison has 1,802 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of MSD Bluffton-Harrison's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of MSD Bluffton-Harrison's total expenditure of $23.1M (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. MSD Bluffton-Harrison'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.