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School district · Kansas · LEAID 2005310

Pike Valley

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Pike Valley pays an estimated average teacher salary of $46,822, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$46,822
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,129
Per-pupil spending
232
Students enrolled
3rd
Pct. in KS
$46,822

Pike Valley (Kansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $46,822, materially below the Kansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 232 students.

  • 3rd percentile for Kansas
  • 2nd percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -9.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$46,822

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,129

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

232 students

Salary vs State Average 70.2%

29.8% below Kansas average

Nationally, Pike Valley's estimated average out-pays 2% 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.)

Pike Valley's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$46,822 Top 98% higher than 2% 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. Pike Valley $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 Pike Valley

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 2% of districts.
  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 232 students enrolled.

What the Numbers Say About Pike Valley

Pike Valley is a small school district in Kansas, serving 232 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,129. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $46,822, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2005310 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kansas statewide average of $66,655, teacher pay in Pike Valley runs materially below the state benchmark, a 29.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (45.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kansas, it pays more than 3% of them.

Budget figures show Pike Valley reporting $4.2M in total expenditure against $3.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 24% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.7M.

How does Pike Valley compare?

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

Pike Valley $46,822
Wichita $55,815
Kansas avg $66,655
National avg $85,759

Pike Valley pays -16.1% less than Wichita · per-pupil $18,129 vs $17,574

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Kansas 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 Pike Valley, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Pike Valley, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$3.6M
Total Revenue
$4.2M
Total Expenditure
$1.0M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.7M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Vocational

Other Kansas Districts

Blue Valley
$81,832
244 students
Marais Des Cygnes Valley
$63,163
218 students
Madison-Virgil
$54,473
251 students
Greeley County Schools
$49,419
251 students
South Haven
$51,771
212 students
Sylvan Grove
$43,166
253 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pike Valley?

Pike Valley's average teacher salary is $46,822, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Pike Valley teacher pay compare to the Kansas average?

Pike Valley pays 29.8% less than the Kansas state average of $66,655. The district's average is $46,822.

How does Pike Valley teacher pay compare to the national average?

Pike Valley pays 45.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $46,822.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pike Valley?

Pike Valley spends approximately $18,129 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pike Valley?

Pike Valley has 232 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Pike Valley's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 24% of Pike Valley's total expenditure of $4.2M (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. Pike Valley'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.