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Newton Comm School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Newton Comm School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $70,170, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$70,170
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,507
Per-pupil spending
2,864
Students enrolled
34th
Pct. in IA
$70,170

Newton Comm School District (Iowa) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $70,170, materially below the Iowa average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,864 students.

  • 34th percentile for Iowa
  • 41st percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$70,170

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,507

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,864 students

Salary vs State Average 90.1%

9.9% below Iowa average

Nationally, Newton Comm School District's estimated average out-pays 41% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Newton Comm School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$70,170 Top 59% higher than 41% 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. Newton Comm 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 the Numbers Say About Newton Comm School District

Newton Comm School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Iowa, serving 2,864 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,507. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $70,170, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1920610 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Iowa statewide average of $77,910, teacher pay in Newton Comm School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 9.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (18.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Iowa, it pays more than 34% of them.

Budget figures show Newton Comm School District reporting $41.5M in total expenditure against $48.4M 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 $8.7M, special-education teacher pay is $1.8M.

How does Newton Comm School District compare?

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

Newton Comm School District $70,170
Des Moines Independent Comm School District $76,790
Iowa avg $77,910
National avg $85,759

Newton Comm School District pays -8.6% less than Des Moines Independent Comm School District · per-pupil $14,507 vs $16,525

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$48.4M
Total Revenue
$41.5M
Total Expenditure
$14.3M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.7M
Regular Program
$1.8M
Special Education
$0.6M
Vocational
$1.6M
Other Programs

Other Iowa Districts

Fort Dodge Comm School District
$78,228
3,625 students
Oskaloosa Comm School District
$65,125
2,095 students
Indianola Comm School District
$80,216
3,644 students
North Polk Comm School District
$75,876
2,065 students
Glenwood Comm School District
$72,011
2,056 students
Boone Comm School District
$82,303
1,937 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Newton Comm School District?

Newton Comm School District's average teacher salary is $70,170, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Newton Comm School District teacher pay compare to the Iowa average?

Newton Comm School District pays 9.9% less than the Iowa state average of $77,910. The district's average is $70,170.

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

Newton Comm School District pays 18.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $70,170.

What is the per-pupil spending in Newton Comm School District?

Newton Comm School District spends approximately $14,507 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Newton Comm School District?

Newton Comm School District has 2,864 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Newton Comm School District's total expenditure of $41.5M (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. Newton Comm 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.