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School district · Minnesota · LEAID 2728170

Pelican Rapids Public Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $74,076 for Pelican Rapids Public Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,076
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,471
Per-pupil spending
867
Students enrolled
17th
Pct. in MN
$74,076

Pelican Rapids Public Schools (Minnesota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,076, materially below the Minnesota average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 867 students.

  • 17th percentile for Minnesota
  • 50th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -5.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,076

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,471

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

867 students

Salary vs State Average 71.8%

28.2% below Minnesota average

Nationally, Pelican Rapids Public Schools'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.)

Pelican Rapids Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,076 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. This district $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 the Numbers Say About Pelican Rapids Public Schools

Pelican Rapids Public Schools is a small school district in Minnesota, serving 867 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,471. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,076, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2728170 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Minnesota statewide average of $103,100, teacher pay in Pelican Rapids Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 28.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Minnesota, it pays more than 17% of them.

Pelican Rapids Public Schools's budget totals $15.1M in expenditure against $16.4M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Pelican Rapids Public Schools compare?

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

Pelican Rapids Public Schools $74,076
Anoka-hennepin Public School Dist. $101,610
Minnesota avg $103,100
National avg $85,759

Pelican Rapids Public Schools pays -27.1% less than Anoka-hennepin Public School Dist. · per-pupil $17,471 vs $16,817

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

$16.4M
Total Revenue
$15.1M
Total Expenditure
$4.7M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.0M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other Minnesota Districts

A.C.G.C. Public School District
$77,559
889 students
Chatfield Public Schools
$74,961
897 students
Barnesville Public School Dist.
$88,586
898 students
International Falls School District
$84,751
899 students
Wabasha-Kellogg School District
$62,489
899 students
Medford Public School District
$86,031
900 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pelican Rapids Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Pelican Rapids Public Schools is $74,076 (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 Pelican Rapids Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Minnesota average?

Pelican Rapids Public Schools pays 28.2% less than the Minnesota state average of $103,100. The district's average is $74,076.

How does Pelican Rapids Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Pelican Rapids Public Schools pays 13.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,076.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pelican Rapids Public Schools?

Pelican Rapids Public Schools spends approximately $17,471 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pelican Rapids Public Schools?

Pelican Rapids Public Schools has 867 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Pelican Rapids Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Pelican Rapids Public Schools's total expenditure of $15.1M (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. Pelican Rapids Public Schools'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.