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School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2509060

Norwood

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $105,168 for Norwood - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$105,168
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,981
Per-pupil spending
3,444
Students enrolled
64th
Pct. in MA
$105,168

Norwood (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $105,168, slightly below the Massachusetts average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,444 students.

  • 64th percentile for Massachusetts
  • 87th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$105,168

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,981

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,444 students

Salary vs State Average 99.9%

0.1% below Massachusetts average

Nationally, Norwood's estimated average out-pays 87% 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.)

Norwood's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$105,168 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Norwood $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 Norwood

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,981 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Norwood

Norwood is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Massachusetts, serving 3,444 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,981. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $105,168, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2509060 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in Norwood runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (22.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 64% of them.

Norwood reports $96.4M in total expenditure on the budget side against $82.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 33% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $21.5M, special-education teacher pay is $4.6M.

How does Norwood compare?

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

Norwood $105,168
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

Norwood pays -25.3% less than Boston · per-pupil $27,981 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

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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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Norwood, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$82.0M
Total Revenue
$96.4M
Total Expenditure
$32.1M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$21.5M
Regular Program
$4.6M
Special Education

Other Massachusetts Districts

Whitman-Hanson
$107,304
3,556 students
Wakefield
$100,960
3,318 students
Dracut
$91,389
3,628 students
Canton
$108,944
3,228 students
Salem
$104,566
3,665 students
Walpole
$108,033
3,667 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Norwood?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Norwood's average teacher salary at $105,168, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Norwood teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

Norwood pays 0.1% less than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $105,168.

How does Norwood teacher pay compare to the national average?

Norwood pays 22.6% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $105,168.

What is the per-pupil spending in Norwood?

Per-pupil spending in Norwood runs approximately $27,981 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Norwood?

Norwood has 3,444 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Norwood's total expenditure of $96.4M (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. Norwood'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.