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Norwalk Comm School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Norwalk Comm School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $71,022, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$71,022
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,385
Per-pupil spending
3,453
Students enrolled
37th
Pct. in IA
$71,022

Norwalk Comm School District (Iowa) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,022, materially below the Iowa average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,453 students.

  • 37th percentile for Iowa
  • 43rd percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,022

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,385

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,453 students

Salary vs State Average 91.2%

8.8% below Iowa average

Nationally, Norwalk Comm School District's estimated average out-pays 43% 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.)

Norwalk Comm School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,022 Top 57% higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Norwalk Comm 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 the Numbers Say About Norwalk Comm School District

Norwalk Comm School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Iowa, serving 3,453 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,385. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,022, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1921240 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Iowa statewide average of $77,910, teacher pay in Norwalk Comm School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 8.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Iowa, it pays more than 37% of them.

Norwalk Comm School District's budget totals $60.0M in expenditure against $51.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 26% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $9.5M, special-education teacher pay is $2.2M.

How does Norwalk Comm School District compare?

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

Norwalk Comm School District $71,022
Des Moines Independent Comm School District $76,790
Iowa avg $77,910
National avg $85,759

Norwalk Comm School District pays -7.5% less than Des Moines Independent Comm School District · per-pupil $17,385 vs $16,525

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$51.4M
Total Revenue
$60.0M
Total Expenditure
$15.4M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$9.5M
Regular Program
$2.2M
Special Education
$0.6M
Vocational
$1.4M
Other Programs

Other Iowa Districts

Clinton Comm School District
$71,631
3,323 students
North Scott Comm School District
$76,202
3,301 students
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
$75,399
3,606 students
Western Dubuque Comm School District
$73,110
3,612 students
Fort Dodge Comm School District
$78,228
3,625 students
Indianola Comm School District
$80,216
3,644 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Norwalk Comm School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Norwalk Comm School District's average teacher salary at $71,022, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Norwalk Comm School District teacher pay compare to the Iowa average?

Norwalk Comm School District pays 8.8% less than the Iowa state average of $77,910. The district's average is $71,022.

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

Norwalk Comm School District pays 17.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,022.

What is the per-pupil spending in Norwalk Comm School District?

Norwalk Comm School District spends approximately $17,385 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Norwalk Comm School District?

Norwalk Comm School District has 3,453 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Norwalk Comm School District's total expenditure of $60.0M (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. Norwalk Comm 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.