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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2104590

Owensboro Independent

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $71,561 for Owensboro Independent - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$71,561
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,055
Per-pupil spending
4,935
Students enrolled
85th
Pct. in KY
$71,561

Owensboro Independent (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,561, roughly in line with the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,935 students.

  • 85th percentile for Kentucky
  • 44th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.7% since FY2020

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,561

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,055

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,935 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.6% above Kentucky average

Nationally, Owensboro Independent's estimated average out-pays 44% 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.)

Owensboro Independent's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,561 Top 56% higher than 44% 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. Owensboro Independent $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 Owensboro Independent

Owensboro Independent is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Kentucky, serving 4,935 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,055. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,561, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2104590 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Owensboro Independent runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 1.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 85% of them.

Owensboro Independent reports $84.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $83.1M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 32% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $17.4M, special-education teacher pay is $3.2M.

How does Owensboro Independent compare?

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

Owensboro Independent $71,561
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Owensboro Independent pays -19.2% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $17,055 vs $19,590

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$83.1M
Total Revenue
$84.2M
Total Expenditure
$26.8M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$17.4M
Regular Program
$3.2M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.8M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Simpson County
$69,194
3,039 students
Boyd County
$69,588
3,016 students
McCracken County
$77,255
6,856 students
Allen County
$64,080
3,012 students
Shelby County
$67,240
6,909 students
Russell County
$60,784
2,943 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Owensboro Independent?

The average teacher salary in Owensboro Independent is $71,561 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Owensboro Independent teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Owensboro Independent pays 1.6% more than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $71,561.

How does Owensboro Independent teacher pay compare to the national average?

Owensboro Independent pays 16.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,561.

What is the per-pupil spending in Owensboro Independent?

Owensboro Independent spends approximately $17,055 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Owensboro Independent?

Owensboro Independent has 4,935 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Owensboro Independent's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Owensboro Independent's total expenditure of $84.2M (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. Owensboro Independent'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.