PlainTeacher

School district · Indiana · LEAID 1809300

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $65,790 for Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$65,790
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,128
Per-pupil spending
1,356
Students enrolled
75th
Pct. in IN
$65,790

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $65,790, roughly in line with the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,356 students.

  • 75th percentile for Indiana
  • 30th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$65,790

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,128

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,356 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.1% above Indiana average

Nationally, Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp's estimated average out-pays 30% 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.)

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$65,790 Top 70% higher than 30% 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

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 the Numbers Say About Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp is a small school district in Indiana, serving 1,356 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,128. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $65,790, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1809300 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (23.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 75% of them.

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp's budget totals $19.2M in expenditure against $21.9M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 31% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp compare?

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

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp $65,790
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp pays +1.6% more than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $14,128 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

Find comparable Indiana 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 Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$21.9M
Total Revenue
$19.2M
Total Expenditure
$5.9M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.7M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.3M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

Union-North United School Corp
$53,557
1,274 students
Tipton Community School Corp
$57,320
1,444 students
Brownstown Cnt Com Sch Corp
$69,505
1,450 students
Madison-Grant United School Corp
$44,947
1,262 students
Manchester Community Schools
$65,065
1,456 students
Northwestern Con School Corp
$65,679
1,462 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp?

The average teacher salary in Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp is $65,790 (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 Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp pays 0.1% more than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $65,790.

How does Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp teacher pay compare to the national average?

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp pays 23.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $65,790.

What is the per-pupil spending in Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp?

Per-pupil spending in Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp runs approximately $14,128 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp?

Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp has 1,356 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp's total expenditure of $19.2M (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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTeacher Editorial

Embed this widget

Copy this snippet to embed a live-linked card on your own site.

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. Prairie Heights Community Sch Corp'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.