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School district · Alaska · LEAID 0200570

Nome Public Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Nome Public Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $90,313, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$90,313
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,131
Per-pupil spending
687
Students enrolled
17th
Pct. in AK
$90,313

Nome Public Schools (Alaska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $90,313, materially below the Alaska average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 687 students.

  • 17th percentile for Alaska
  • 74th percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$90,313

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,131

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

687 students

Salary vs State Average 86.4%

13.6% below Alaska average

Nationally, Nome Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 74% 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.)

Nome Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$90,313 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Nome Public Schools $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 Nome Public Schools

  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,131 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Nome Public Schools

Nome Public Schools is a small school district in Alaska, serving 687 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,131. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $90,313, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0200570 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alaska statewide average of $104,540, teacher pay in Nome Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 13.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alaska, it pays more than 17% of them.

Nome Public Schools reports $18.0M in total expenditure on the budget side against $17.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 24% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Nome Public Schools compare?

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

Nome Public Schools $90,313
Anchorage School District $101,958
Alaska avg $104,540
National avg $85,759

Nome Public Schools pays -11.4% less than Anchorage School District · per-pupil $26,131 vs $18,698

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Alaska 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 Nome Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Nome Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$17.1M
Total Revenue
$18.0M
Total Expenditure
$4.3M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Other Alaska Districts

Nenana City School District
$117,905
1,701 students
Northwest Arctic Borough School District
$153,938
1,877 students
Bering Strait School District
$144,623
1,879 students
Lower Yukon School District
$128,081
1,995 students
North Slope Borough School District
$109,811
2,058 students
Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District
$111,488
2,156 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Nome Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Nome Public Schools is $90,313 (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 Nome Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Alaska average?

Nome Public Schools pays 13.6% less than the Alaska state average of $104,540. The district's average is $90,313.

How does Nome Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Nome Public Schools pays 5.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $90,313.

What is the per-pupil spending in Nome Public Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Nome Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $26,131 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Nome Public Schools?

Nome Public Schools has 687 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Nome Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 24% of Nome Public Schools's total expenditure of $18.0M (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. Nome Public Schools'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.