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Norfork School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Norfork School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $37,440, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$37,440
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,616
Per-pupil spending
466
Students enrolled
11th
Pct. in AR
$37,440

Norfork School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $37,440, materially below the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 466 students.

  • 11th percentile for Arkansas
  • 0th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -2.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$37,440

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,616

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

466 students

Salary vs State Average 67.2%

32.8% below Arkansas average

Nationally, Norfork School District's estimated average out-pays 0% 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.)

Norfork School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$37,440 Top 100% higher than 0% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $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. Norfork 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 stands out about Norfork School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 0% of districts.
  • It is a very small district (466 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Norfork School District

Norfork School District is a small school district in Arkansas, serving 466 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,616. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $37,440, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0510560 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Norfork School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 32.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (56.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 11% of them.

On the budget side, Norfork School District reports $5.9M in total expenditure against $6.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Norfork School District compare?

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

Norfork School District $37,440
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Norfork School District pays -43.3% less than Springdale School District · per-pupil $12,616 vs $12,773

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 Norfork School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$6.3M
Total Revenue
$5.9M
Total Expenditure
$1.9M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.1M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

Foreman School District
$38,377
493 students
Midland School District
$35,117
500 students
Hermitage School District
$54,085
430 students
West Side School Dist(Cleburne)
$47,193
502 students
Armorel School District
$33,478
427 students
Ouachita School District
$35,590
507 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Norfork School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Norfork School District's average teacher salary at $37,440, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Norfork School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Norfork School District pays 32.8% less than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $37,440.

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

Norfork School District pays 56.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $37,440.

What is the per-pupil spending in Norfork School District?

Per-pupil spending in Norfork School District runs approximately $12,616 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Norfork School District?

Norfork School District has 466 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Norfork School District's total expenditure of $5.9M (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. Norfork 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.