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School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2508940

Northbridge

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Northbridge pays an estimated average teacher salary of $89,154, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$89,154
Est. avg teacher salary
$52,219
Per-pupil spending
1,975
Students enrolled
11th
Pct. in MA
$89,154

Northbridge (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $89,154, materially below the Massachusetts average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,975 students.

  • 11th percentile for Massachusetts
  • 73rd percentile nationally
  • 15% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$89,154

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$52,219

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,975 students

Salary vs State Average 84.6%

15.4% below Massachusetts average

Nationally, Northbridge's estimated average out-pays 73% 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.)

Northbridge's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$89,154 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Northbridge $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 Northbridge

  • Its per-pupil spending of $52,219 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Northbridge

Northbridge is a small school district in Massachusetts, serving 1,975 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $52,219. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $89,154, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2508940 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in Northbridge runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.4% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 11% of them.

On the budget side, Northbridge reports $103.1M in total expenditure against $49.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 15% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $9.4M, special-education teacher pay is $2.5M.

How does Northbridge compare?

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

Northbridge $89,154
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

Northbridge pays -36.7% less than Boston · per-pupil $52,219 vs $47,393

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Massachusetts 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 Northbridge, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Northbridge, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$49.9M
Total Revenue
$103.1M
Total Expenditure
$15.1M
Instruction Salaries
15% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.4M
Regular Program
$2.5M
Special Education

Other Massachusetts Districts

South Hadley
$86,797
1,763 students
Pentucket
$96,621
2,210 students
Triton
$117,086
2,217 students
Quabbin
$99,821
2,223 students
Stoneham
$91,356
2,243 students
Gardner
$87,535
2,251 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Northbridge?

Northbridge's average teacher salary is $89,154, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Northbridge teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

Northbridge pays 15.4% less than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $89,154.

How does Northbridge teacher pay compare to the national average?

Northbridge pays 4.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $89,154.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northbridge?

Per-pupil spending in Northbridge runs approximately $52,219 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Northbridge?

Northbridge has 1,975 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Northbridge's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 15% of Northbridge's total expenditure of $103.1M (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. Northbridge'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.