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School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3800024

Powers Lake 27

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $67,767 for Powers Lake 27 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$67,767
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,401
Per-pupil spending
212
Students enrolled
64th
Pct. in ND
$67,767

Powers Lake 27 (North Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $67,767, materially below the North Dakota average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 212 students.

  • 64th percentile for North Dakota
  • 35th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$67,767

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,401

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

212 students

Salary vs State Average 87.3%

12.7% below North Dakota average

Nationally, Powers Lake 27's estimated average out-pays 35% 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.)

Powers Lake 27's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$67,767 Top 65% higher than 35% 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. Powers Lake 27 $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 Powers Lake 27

  • This district's small enrollment (212 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Powers Lake 27

Powers Lake 27 is a small school district in North Dakota, serving 212 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,401. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $67,767, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3800024 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Dakota statewide average of $77,606, teacher pay in Powers Lake 27 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 64% of them.

Powers Lake 27 reports $4.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $4.5M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 32% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Powers Lake 27 compare?

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

Powers Lake 27 $67,767
Bismarck 1 $92,474
North Dakota avg $77,606
National avg $85,759

Powers Lake 27 pays -26.7% less than Bismarck 1 · per-pupil $21,401 vs $17,673

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 Powers Lake 27, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$4.5M
Total Revenue
$4.5M
Total Expenditure
$1.5M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.0M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other North Dakota Districts

Eight Mile 6
$82,057
327 students
Northwood 129
$66,428
334 students
North Border 100
$62,759
335 students
Richardton-taylor 34
$61,892
335 students
Washburn 4
$59,813
344 students
Tgu 60
$59,256
347 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Powers Lake 27?

The average teacher salary in Powers Lake 27 is $67,767 (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 Powers Lake 27 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?

Powers Lake 27 pays 12.7% less than the North Dakota state average of $77,606. The district's average is $67,767.

How does Powers Lake 27 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Powers Lake 27 pays 21.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $67,767.

What is the per-pupil spending in Powers Lake 27?

Per-pupil spending in Powers Lake 27 runs approximately $21,401 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Powers Lake 27?

Powers Lake 27 has 212 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Powers Lake 27's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Powers Lake 27's total expenditure of $4.5M (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. Powers Lake 27'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.