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Northwest Arctic Borough School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Northwest Arctic Borough School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $153,938, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$153,938
Est. avg teacher salary
$57,541
Per-pupil spending
1,877
Students enrolled
98th
Pct. in AK
$153,938

Northwest Arctic Borough School District (Alaska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $153,938, meaningfully above the Alaska average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,877 students.

  • 98th percentile for Alaska
  • 99th percentile nationally
  • 15% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$153,938

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$57,541

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,877 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

47.3% above Alaska average

Nationally, Northwest Arctic Borough School District's estimated average out-pays 99% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Northwest Arctic Borough School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$153,938 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). Below this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 301 US districts (3%). Below this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 183 US districts (2%). Below this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 122 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 68 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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. This 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 Northwest Arctic Borough School District

  • It ranks in the top 5% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 99% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $57,541 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Northwest Arctic Borough School District

Northwest Arctic Borough School District is a small school district in Alaska, serving 1,877 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $57,541. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $153,938, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0200625 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alaska statewide average of $104,540, teacher pay in Northwest Arctic Borough School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 47.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (79.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alaska, it pays more than 98% of them.

Northwest Arctic Borough School District's budget totals $108.0M in expenditure against $99.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 15% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators.

How does Northwest Arctic Borough School District compare?

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

Northwest Arctic Borough School District $153,938
Anchorage School District $101,958
Alaska avg $104,540
National avg $85,759

Northwest Arctic Borough School District pays +51.0% more than Anchorage School District · per-pupil $57,541 vs $18,698

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 Northwest Arctic Borough School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$99.6M
Total Revenue
$108.0M
Total Expenditure
$16.2M
Instruction Salaries
15% of total spending

Other Alaska Districts

Alaska Gateway School District
$128,498
403 students
Mount Edgecumbe
$106,627
403 students
Kuspuk School District
$138,462
359 students
Yukon-Koyukuk School District
$119,391
3,400 students
Unalaska City School District
$95,000
354 students
Lake and Peninsula Borough School District
$85,594
351 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Northwest Arctic Borough School District?

Northwest Arctic Borough School District's average teacher salary is $153,938, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Northwest Arctic Borough School District teacher pay compare to the Alaska average?

Northwest Arctic Borough School District pays 47.3% more than the Alaska state average of $104,540. The district's average is $153,938.

How does Northwest Arctic Borough School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Northwest Arctic Borough School District pays 79.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $153,938.

What is the per-pupil spending in Northwest Arctic Borough School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Northwest Arctic Borough School District's per-student spending at approximately $57,541 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Northwest Arctic Borough School District?

Northwest Arctic Borough School District has 1,877 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Northwest Arctic Borough School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 15% of Northwest Arctic Borough School District's total expenditure of $108.0M (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. Northwest Arctic Borough 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.