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School district · Wyoming · LEAID 5605090

Platte County School District #1

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $67,126 for Platte County School District #1 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$67,126
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,225
Per-pupil spending
939
Students enrolled
2nd
Pct. in WY
$67,126

Platte County School District #1 (Wyoming) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $67,126, materially below the Wyoming average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 939 students.

  • 2nd percentile for Wyoming
  • 33rd percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -6.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$67,126

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,225

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

939 students

Salary vs State Average 79.2%

20.8% below Wyoming average

Nationally, Platte County School District #1's estimated average out-pays 33% 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.)

Platte County School District #1's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$67,126 Top 67% higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. 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 stands out about Platte County School District #1

  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,225 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Platte County School District #1

Platte County School District #1 is a small school district in Wyoming, serving 939 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,225. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $67,126, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5605090 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wyoming statewide average of $84,775, teacher pay in Platte County School District #1 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 20.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wyoming, it pays more than 2% of them.

On the budget side, Platte County School District #1 reports $25.6M in total expenditure against $25.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 25% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.3M, special-education teacher pay is $1.0M.

How does Platte County School District #1 compare?

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

Platte County School District #1 $67,126
Laramie County School District #1 $85,567
Wyoming avg $84,775
National avg $85,759

Platte County School District #1 pays -21.6% less than Laramie County School District #1 · per-pupil $27,225 vs $19,139

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

$25.9M
Total Revenue
$25.6M
Total Expenditure
$6.3M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.3M
Regular Program
$1.0M
Special Education
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Wyoming Districts

Fremont County School District #38
$118,794
412 students
Fremont County School District #24
$77,487
404 students
Fremont County School District # 6
$79,136
391 students
Goshen County School District #1
$85,445
1,574 students
Big Horn County School District #4
$79,083
238 students
Platte County School District #2
$84,272
236 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Platte County School District #1?

Platte County School District #1's average teacher salary is $67,126, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Platte County School District #1 teacher pay compare to the Wyoming average?

Platte County School District #1 pays 20.8% less than the Wyoming state average of $84,775. The district's average is $67,126.

How does Platte County School District #1 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Platte County School District #1 pays 21.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $67,126.

What is the per-pupil spending in Platte County School District #1?

NCES FY2022 data puts Platte County School District #1's per-student spending at approximately $27,225 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Platte County School District #1?

Platte County School District #1 has 939 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Platte County School District #1's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Platte County School District #1's total expenditure of $25.6M (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. Platte County School District #1'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.