School district · Arkansas · LEAID 0510680

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

Estimated average teacher salary of $72,740, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,740
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,430
Per-pupil spending
8,216
Students enrolled
87th
Pct. in AR

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,740

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,430

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

8,216 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

14.1% above Arkansas average

What the Numbers Say About NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Arkansas, serving 8,216 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,430. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $72,740, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0510680 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $63,728, teacher pay in NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 14.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (11.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 87% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT reports $110.3M in total expenditure against $121.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 36% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $19.9M, special-education teacher pay is $3.5M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does NORTH LITTLE ROCK 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.

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT $72,740
SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT $68,700
Arkansas avg $63,728
National avg $82,292

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT pays +5.9% more than SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT · per-pupil $13,430 vs $12,773

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$121.5M
Total Revenue
$110.3M
Total Expenditure
$39.8M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$19.9M
Regular Program
$3.5M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$6.8M
Other Programs

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?

The estimated average teacher salary in NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT is $72,740 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT pays 14.1% more than the Arkansas state average of $63,728. The district's estimated average is $72,740.

How does NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT teacher pay compare to the national average?

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT pays 11.6% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $72,740.

What is the per-pupil spending in NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT spends approximately $13,430 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT?

NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT has 8,216 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of NORTH LITTLE ROCK SCHOOL DISTRICT's total expenditure of $110.3M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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