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School district · Kentucky · LEAID 2104740

Pendleton County

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $56,206 for Pendleton County - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$56,206
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,924
Per-pupil spending
2,262
Students enrolled
2nd
Pct. in KY
$56,206

Pendleton County (Kentucky) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $56,206, materially below the Kentucky average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,262 students.

  • 2nd percentile for Kentucky
  • 10th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$56,206

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,924

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,262 students

Salary vs State Average 79.8%

20.2% below Kentucky average

Nationally, Pendleton County's estimated average out-pays 10% 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.)

Pendleton County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$56,206 Top 90% higher than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Pendleton County $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 stands out about Pendleton County

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 10% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Pendleton County

Pendleton County is a small school district in Kentucky, serving 2,262 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,924. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $56,206, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2104740 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kentucky statewide average of $70,418, teacher pay in Pendleton County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 20.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (34.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kentucky, it pays more than 2% of them.

Budget figures show Pendleton County reporting $27.0M in total expenditure against $31.0M 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 $5.6M, special-education teacher pay is $1.1M.

How does Pendleton County compare?

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

Pendleton County $56,206
Jefferson County $88,554
Kentucky avg $70,418
National avg $85,759

Pendleton County pays -36.5% less than Jefferson County · per-pupil $11,924 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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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 Pendleton County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$31.0M
Total Revenue
$27.0M
Total Expenditure
$8.2M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.6M
Regular Program
$1.1M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Kentucky Districts

Todd County
$58,475
1,919 students
Garrard County
$60,561
2,609 students
Edmonson County
$58,886
1,884 students
Morgan County
$57,082
1,881 students
Bardstown Independent
$78,097
2,645 students
Danville Independent
$69,939
1,871 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pendleton County?

Pendleton County's average teacher salary is $56,206, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Pendleton County teacher pay compare to the Kentucky average?

Pendleton County pays 20.2% less than the Kentucky state average of $70,418. The district's average is $56,206.

How does Pendleton County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Pendleton County pays 34.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $56,206.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pendleton County?

Pendleton County spends approximately $11,924 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pendleton County?

Pendleton County has 2,262 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Pendleton County's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Pendleton County's total expenditure of $27.0M (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. Pendleton County'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.