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School district · Iowa · LEAID 1922440

Pekin Comm School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $74,133 for Pekin Comm School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,133
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,610
Per-pupil spending
667
Students enrolled
56th
Pct. in IA
$74,133

Pekin Comm School District (Iowa) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,133, slightly below the Iowa average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 667 students.

  • 56th percentile for Iowa
  • 50th percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +26.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,133

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,610

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

667 students

Salary vs State Average 95.2%

4.8% below Iowa average

Nationally, Pekin Comm School District's estimated average out-pays 50% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Pekin Comm School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,133 Top 50% higher than 50% 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. Pekin Comm 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 the Numbers Say About Pekin Comm School District

Pekin Comm School District is a small school district in Iowa, serving 667 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,610. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,133, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1922440 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Iowa statewide average of $77,910, teacher pay in Pekin Comm School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Iowa, it pays more than 56% of them.

On the budget side, Pekin Comm School District reports $11.1M in total expenditure against $12.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 38% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Pekin Comm School District compare?

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

Pekin Comm School District $74,133
Des Moines Independent Comm School District $76,790
Iowa avg $77,910
National avg $85,759

Pekin Comm School District pays -3.5% less than Des Moines Independent Comm School District · per-pupil $16,610 vs $16,525

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$12.2M
Total Revenue
$11.1M
Total Expenditure
$4.2M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.4M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Iowa Districts

IKM-Manning Comm School District
$73,042
724 students
Westwood Comm School District
$76,519
607 students
Belmond-Klemme Comm School District
$81,436
728 students
West Hancock Comm School District
$69,551
605 students
Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District
$65,740
730 students
Wapsie Valley Comm School District
$75,817
736 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pekin Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Pekin Comm School District is $74,133 (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 Pekin Comm School District teacher pay compare to the Iowa average?

Pekin Comm School District pays 4.8% less than the Iowa state average of $77,910. The district's average is $74,133.

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

Pekin Comm School District pays 13.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,133.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pekin Comm School District?

Per-pupil spending in Pekin Comm School District runs approximately $16,610 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pekin Comm School District?

Pekin Comm School District has 667 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of Pekin Comm School District's total expenditure of $11.1M (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. Pekin Comm 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.