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School district · Idaho · LEAID 1602670

Post Falls District

Estimated average teacher salary of $74,586, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Post Falls District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$74,586
Est. avg teacher salary
$9,110
Per-pupil spending
6,154
Students enrolled
87th
Pct. in ID
$74,586

Post Falls District (Idaho) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $74,586, meaningfully above the Idaho average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 6,154 students.

  • 87th percentile for Idaho
  • 51st percentile nationally
  • 41% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$74,586

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,110

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,154 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

10.7% above Idaho average

Nationally, Post Falls District's estimated average out-pays 51% 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.)

Post Falls District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$74,586 Top 49% higher than 51% 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. Post Falls 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 Post Falls District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $9,110 is well below the national norm.

What the Numbers Say About Post Falls District

Post Falls District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Idaho, serving 6,154 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $9,110. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $74,586, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1602670 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Idaho statewide average of $67,352, teacher pay in Post Falls District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 10.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (13.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Idaho, it pays more than 87% of them.

Post Falls District's budget totals $56.1M in expenditure against $64.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 41% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $18.3M, special-education teacher pay is $3.0M.

How does Post Falls District compare?

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

Post Falls District $74,586
Joint School District No. 2 $64,403
Idaho avg $67,352
National avg $85,759

Post Falls District pays +15.8% more than Joint School District No. 2 · per-pupil $9,110 vs $8,978

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

$64.0M
Total Revenue
$56.1M
Total Expenditure
$22.7M
Instruction Salaries
41% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$18.3M
Regular Program
$3.0M
Special Education
$1.4M
Other Programs

Other Idaho Districts

Blackfoot District
$68,550
3,952 students
Lake Pend Oreille School District
$72,542
3,749 students
Mountain Home District
$61,035
3,715 students
Blaine County District
$85,608
3,247 students
Twin Falls District
$58,168
9,399 students
Snake River District
$60,088
2,822 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Post Falls District?

The average teacher salary in Post Falls District is $74,586 (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 Post Falls District teacher pay compare to the Idaho average?

Post Falls District pays 10.7% more than the Idaho state average of $67,352. The district's average is $74,586.

How does Post Falls District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Post Falls District pays 13.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $74,586.

What is the per-pupil spending in Post Falls District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Post Falls District's per-student spending at approximately $9,110 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Post Falls District?

Post Falls District has 6,154 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Post Falls District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 41% of Post Falls District's total expenditure of $56.1M (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. Post Falls District'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.