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Paris School District

Paris School District's estimated average teacher salary is $48,518; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$48,518
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,247
Per-pupil spending
1,032
Students enrolled
53rd
Pct. in AR
$48,518

Paris School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $48,518, materially below the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,032 students.

  • 53rd percentile for Arkansas
  • 3rd percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$48,518

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,247

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,032 students

Salary vs State Average 87.1%

12.9% below Arkansas average

Nationally, Paris School District's estimated average out-pays 3% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Paris School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$48,518 Top 97% higher than 3% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Paris 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 stands out about Paris School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 3% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Paris School District

Paris School District is a small school district in Arkansas, serving 1,032 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,247. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $48,518, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0511130 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Paris School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (43.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 53% of them.

Paris School District's budget totals $13.7M in expenditure against $14.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Paris School District compare?

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

Paris School District $48,518
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Paris School District pays -26.5% less than Springdale School District · per-pupil $13,247 vs $12,773

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Arkansas 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 Paris School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Paris School District, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$14.2M
Total Revenue
$13.7M
Total Expenditure
$4.6M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.9M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

Centerpoint School District
$49,664
1,018 students
Dumas School District
$56,794
1,016 students
Rivercrest School District
$42,352
1,058 students
Osceola School District
$46,414
1,070 students
Mayflower School District
$46,018
992 students
Manila School District
$48,366
1,078 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Paris School District?

The average teacher salary in Paris School District is $48,518 (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 Paris School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Paris School District pays 12.9% less than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $48,518.

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

Paris School District pays 43.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $48,518.

What is the per-pupil spending in Paris School District?

Paris School District spends approximately $13,247 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Paris School District?

Paris School District has 1,032 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Paris School District's total expenditure of $13.7M (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. Paris 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.