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School district · Indiana · LEAID 1808970

Plainfield Community School Corp

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $72,405 for Plainfield Community School Corp - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,405
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,199
Per-pupil spending
5,766
Students enrolled
92nd
Pct. in IN
$72,405

Plainfield Community School Corp (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,405, meaningfully above the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,766 students.

  • 92nd percentile for Indiana
  • 46th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,405

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,199

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,766 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

10.2% above Indiana average

Nationally, Plainfield Community School Corp's estimated average out-pays 46% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Plainfield Community School Corp's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,405 Top 54% higher than 46% 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

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Plainfield Community School Corp

Plainfield Community School Corp is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Indiana, serving 5,766 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,199. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,405, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1808970 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in Plainfield Community School Corp runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 10.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 92% of them.

On the budget side, Plainfield Community School Corp reports $81.9M in total expenditure against $83.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $16.3M, special-education teacher pay is $1.8M.

How does Plainfield Community School Corp compare?

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

Plainfield Community School Corp $72,405
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

Plainfield Community School Corp pays +11.9% more than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $14,199 vs $15,804

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

$83.9M
Total Revenue
$81.9M
Total Expenditure
$23.2M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$16.3M
Regular Program
$1.8M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational

Other Indiana Districts

Marion Community Schools
$68,734
3,753 students
Zionsville Community Schools
$65,100
7,784 students
MSD Southwest Allen County Schls
$65,232
7,800 students
Whitley County Con Schools
$56,225
3,652 students
DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
$64,347
3,609 students
Northwest Allen County Schools
$61,109
7,955 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Plainfield Community School Corp?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Plainfield Community School Corp's average teacher salary at $72,405, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Plainfield Community School Corp teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

Plainfield Community School Corp pays 10.2% more than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $72,405.

How does Plainfield Community School Corp teacher pay compare to the national average?

Plainfield Community School Corp pays 15.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,405.

What is the per-pupil spending in Plainfield Community School Corp?

NCES FY2022 data puts Plainfield Community School Corp's per-student spending at approximately $14,199 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Plainfield Community School Corp?

Plainfield Community School Corp has 5,766 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Plainfield Community School Corp's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Plainfield Community School Corp's total expenditure of $81.9M (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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