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School district · Vermont · LEAID 5000408

Paine Mountain School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $74,636, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Paine Mountain School District — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,636
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,858
Per-pupil spending
1,070
Students enrolled
12th
Pct. in VT

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,636

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,858

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,070 students

Salary vs State Average 66.3%

33.7% below Vermont average

What the Numbers Say About Paine Mountain School District

Paine Mountain School District is a small school district in Vermont, serving 1,070 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,858. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $74,636, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5000408 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Vermont statewide average of $112,556, teacher pay in Paine Mountain School District runs materially below the state benchmark — a 33.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (9.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Vermont, it pays more than 12% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Paine Mountain School District reports $19.1M in total expenditure against $17.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Paine Mountain School District compare?

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

Paine Mountain School District $74,636
Champlain Valley Unified School District $125,734
Vermont avg $112,556
National avg $82,292

Paine Mountain School District pays -40.6% less than Champlain Valley Unified School District · per-pupil $17,858 vs $25,304

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$17.9M
Total Revenue
$19.1M
Total Expenditure
$5.3M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.8M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education

Other Vermont Districts

Winooski School District
$170,864
770 students
Hartford School District
$147,808
1,471 students
Burlington School District
$146,018
3,469 students
Mill River Unified School District
$145,427
784 students
Essex-Westford Educational Community Unified School District
$144,176
3,804 students
Rutland City School District
$139,493
2,013 students

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Paine Mountain School District?

The estimated average teacher salary in Paine Mountain School District is $74,636 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Paine Mountain School District teacher pay compare to the Vermont average?

Paine Mountain School District pays 33.7% less than the Vermont state average of $112,556. The district's estimated average is $74,636.

How does Paine Mountain School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Paine Mountain School District pays 9.3% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $74,636.

What is the per-pupil spending in Paine Mountain School District?

Paine Mountain School District spends approximately $17,858 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Paine Mountain School District?

Paine Mountain School District has 1,070 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Paine Mountain School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Paine Mountain School District's total expenditure of $19.1M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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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