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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2104440

Newport Independent

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Newport Independent pays an estimated average teacher salary of $74,162, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$74,162
Est. avg teacher salary
$25,289
Per-pupil spending
1,339
Students enrolled
90th
Pct. in KY
$74,162

Newport Independent (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,162, meaningfully above the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,339 students.

  • 90th percentile for Kentucky
  • 50th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +34.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,162

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,289

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,339 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

5.3% above Kentucky average

Nationally, Newport Independent's estimated average out-pays 50% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Newport Independent's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,162 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Newport Independent $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 Newport Independent

  • Its per-pupil spending of $25,289 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Newport Independent

Newport Independent is a small school district in Kentucky, serving 1,339 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $25,289. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,162, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2104440 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Newport Independent runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 5.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 90% of them.

Newport Independent reports $33.9M in total expenditure on the budget side against $31.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 33% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.4M, special-education teacher pay is $1.2M.

How does Newport Independent compare?

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

Newport Independent $74,162
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Newport Independent pays -16.3% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $25,289 vs $19,590

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Kentucky 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 Newport Independent, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Newport Independent, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$31.7M
Total Revenue
$33.9M
Total Expenditure
$11.0M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.4M
Regular Program
$1.2M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Campbellsville Independent
$65,300
1,207 students
Trimble County
$60,479
1,191 students
Pikeville Independent
$69,815
1,190 students
Russellville Independent
$56,450
1,167 students
Beechwood Independent
$70,659
1,518 students
Bracken County
$60,711
1,152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Newport Independent?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Newport Independent's average teacher salary at $74,162, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Newport Independent teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Newport Independent pays 5.3% more than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $74,162.

How does Newport Independent teacher pay compare to the national average?

Newport Independent pays 13.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,162.

What is the per-pupil spending in Newport Independent?

Per-pupil spending in Newport Independent runs approximately $25,289 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Newport Independent?

Newport Independent has 1,339 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Newport Independent's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Newport Independent's total expenditure of $33.9M (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. Newport Independent'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.