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School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3800044

Northern Cass 97

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Northern Cass 97 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $67,047, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$67,047
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,691
Per-pupil spending
687
Students enrolled
63rd
Pct. in ND
$67,047

Northern Cass 97 (North Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $67,047, materially below the North Dakota average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 687 students.

  • 63rd percentile for North Dakota
  • 33rd percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$67,047

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,691

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

687 students

Salary vs State Average 86.4%

13.6% below North Dakota average

Nationally, Northern Cass 97's estimated average out-pays 33% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Northern Cass 97's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$67,047 Top 67% higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Northern Cass 97 $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 the Numbers Say About Northern Cass 97

Northern Cass 97 is a small school district in North Dakota, serving 687 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,691. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $67,047, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3800044 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Dakota statewide average of $77,606, teacher pay in Northern Cass 97 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 13.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 63% of them.

On the budget side, Northern Cass 97 reports $12.8M in total expenditure against $10.7M 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. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.7M.

How does Northern Cass 97 compare?

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

Northern Cass 97 $67,047
Bismarck 1 $92,474
North Dakota avg $77,606
National avg $85,759

Northern Cass 97 pays -27.5% less than Bismarck 1 · per-pupil $18,691 vs $17,673

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 Northern Cass 97, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$10.7M
Total Revenue
$12.8M
Total Expenditure
$3.1M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.7M
Regular Program
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other North Dakota Districts

Enderlin Area 24
$64,583
305 students
United 7
$67,771
700 students
Bottineau 1
$65,554
668 students
Thompson 61
$57,796
632 students
Beulah 27
$67,972
748 students
Stanley 2
$87,262
750 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Northern Cass 97?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Northern Cass 97's average teacher salary at $67,047, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Northern Cass 97 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?

Northern Cass 97 pays 13.6% less than the North Dakota state average of $77,606. The district's average is $67,047.

How does Northern Cass 97 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Northern Cass 97 pays 21.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $67,047.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northern Cass 97?

NCES FY2022 data puts Northern Cass 97's per-student spending at approximately $18,691 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Northern Cass 97?

Northern Cass 97 has 687 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Northern Cass 97's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 24% of Northern Cass 97's total expenditure of $12.8M (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. Northern Cass 97'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.