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School district · Nebraska · LEAID 3174430

Norfolk Public Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Norfolk Public Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $78,365, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$78,365
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,776
Per-pupil spending
4,471
Students enrolled
80th
Pct. in NE
$78,365

Norfolk Public Schools (Nebraska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $78,365, roughly in line with the Nebraska average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,471 students.

  • 80th percentile for Nebraska
  • 59th percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$78,365

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,776

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,471 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.6% above Nebraska average

Nationally, Norfolk Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 59% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$78,365 Top 41% higher than 59% 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. Norfolk 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 the Numbers Say About Norfolk Public Schools

Norfolk Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Nebraska, serving 4,471 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,776. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $78,365, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3174430 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Nebraska statewide average of $77,862, teacher pay in Norfolk Public Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (8.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Nebraska, it pays more than 80% of them.

Norfolk Public Schools reports $61.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $59.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 38% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $12.0M, special-education teacher pay is $3.1M.

How does Norfolk Public Schools compare?

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

Norfolk Public Schools $78,365
Omaha Public Schools $86,078
Nebraska avg $77,862
National avg $85,759

Norfolk Public Schools pays -9.0% less than Omaha Public Schools · per-pupil $13,776 vs $17,584

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Nebraska 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 Norfolk Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$59.9M
Total Revenue
$61.6M
Total Expenditure
$23.1M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.0M
Regular Program
$3.1M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$3.6M
Other Programs

Other Nebraska Districts

Plattsmouth Community Schools
$78,381
1,480 students
Nebraska City Public Schools
$77,507
1,449 students
Northwest Public Schools
$72,065
1,444 students
Mc Cook Public Schools
$77,825
1,387 students
Alliance Public Schools
$73,646
1,358 students
Sidney Public Schools
$74,009
1,340 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Norfolk Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Norfolk Public Schools is $78,365 (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 Norfolk Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Nebraska average?

Norfolk Public Schools pays 0.6% more than the Nebraska state average of $77,862. The district's average is $78,365.

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

Norfolk Public Schools pays 8.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $78,365.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Norfolk Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $13,776 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Norfolk Public Schools?

Norfolk Public Schools has 4,471 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of Norfolk Public Schools's total expenditure of $61.6M (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. Norfolk 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.