PlainTeacher

School district · South Dakota · LEAID 4665460

Oglala Lakota County 65-1

Oglala Lakota County 65-1's estimated average teacher salary is $105,428; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$105,428
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,509
Per-pupil spending
1,841
Students enrolled
99th
Pct. in SD
$105,428

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 (South Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $105,428, meaningfully above the South Dakota average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,841 students.

  • 99th percentile for South Dakota
  • 87th percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +2.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$105,428

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,509

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,841 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

64.7% above South Dakota average

Nationally, Oglala Lakota County 65-1'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.)

Oglala Lakota County 65-1's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$105,428 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. Oglala Lakota County 65-1 $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Oglala Lakota County 65-1

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,509 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Oglala Lakota County 65-1

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 is a small school district in South Dakota, serving 1,841 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,509. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $105,428, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4665460 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the South Dakota statewide average of $63,995, teacher pay in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 64.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (22.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in South Dakota, it pays more than 99% of them.

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 reports $50.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $51.5M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 24% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.3M, special-education teacher pay is $0.8M.

How does Oglala Lakota County 65-1 compare?

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

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 $105,428
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 $65,036
South Dakota avg $63,995
National avg $85,759

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 pays +62.1% more than Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · per-pupil $27,509 vs $12,503

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable South Dakota 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 Oglala Lakota County 65-1, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Oglala Lakota County 65-1, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$51.5M
Total Revenue
$50.6M
Total Expenditure
$12.2M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.3M
Regular Program
$0.8M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other South Dakota Districts

Vermillion School District 13-1
$54,753
1,388 students
Dakota Valley School District 61-8
$65,368
1,372 students
Belle Fourche School District 09-1
$56,716
1,346 students
Spearfish School District 40-2
$60,482
2,409 students
Lennox School District 41-4
$61,089
1,197 students
Madison Central School District 39-2
$61,971
1,136 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?

Oglala Lakota County 65-1's average teacher salary is $105,428, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Oglala Lakota County 65-1 teacher pay compare to the South Dakota average?

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 pays 64.7% more than the South Dakota state average of $63,995. The district's average is $105,428.

How does Oglala Lakota County 65-1 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 pays 22.9% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $105,428.

What is the per-pupil spending in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?

Per-pupil spending in Oglala Lakota County 65-1 runs approximately $27,509 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Oglala Lakota County 65-1?

Oglala Lakota County 65-1 has 1,841 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Oglala Lakota County 65-1's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 24% of Oglala Lakota County 65-1's total expenditure of $50.6M (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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTeacher Editorial

Embed this widget

Copy this snippet to embed a live-linked card on your own site.

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. Oglala Lakota County 65-1'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.