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Pulaski County Special School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Pulaski County Special School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $61,056, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$61,056
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,702
Per-pupil spending
11,709
Students enrolled
93rd
Pct. in AR
$61,056

Pulaski County Special School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $61,056, meaningfully above the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 11,709 students.

  • 93rd percentile for Arkansas
  • 20th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$61,056

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,702

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

11,709 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

9.6% above Arkansas average

Nationally, Pulaski County Special School District's estimated average out-pays 20% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Pulaski County Special School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$61,056 Top 80% higher than 20% 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 the Numbers Say About Pulaski County Special School District

Pulaski County Special School District is a mid-sized school district in Arkansas, serving 11,709 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,702. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $61,056, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0511850 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Pulaski County Special School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 9.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (28.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 93% of them.

Budget figures show Pulaski County Special School District reporting $195.6M in total expenditure against $196.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $35.8M, special-education teacher pay is $5.6M.

How does Pulaski County Special School District compare?

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

Pulaski County Special School District $61,056
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Pulaski County Special School District pays -7.5% less than Springdale School District · per-pupil $16,702 vs $12,773

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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Salary-nearest districts to Pulaski County Special School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$196.0M
Total Revenue
$195.6M
Total Expenditure
$56.8M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$35.8M
Regular Program
$5.6M
Special Education
$2.7M
Vocational
$4.2M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

Rogers School District
$62,575
15,848 students
Jonesboro School District
$66,311
6,650 students
Benton School District
$53,465
5,723 students
Van Buren School District
$61,503
5,700 students
Russellville School District
$57,434
5,502 students
West Memphis School District
$50,265
5,035 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pulaski County Special School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Pulaski County Special School District's average teacher salary at $61,056, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Pulaski County Special School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Pulaski County Special School District pays 9.6% more than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $61,056.

How does Pulaski County Special School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Pulaski County Special School District pays 28.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $61,056.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pulaski County Special School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts Pulaski County Special School District's per-student spending at approximately $16,702 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pulaski County Special School District?

Pulaski County Special School District has 11,709 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Pulaski County Special School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Pulaski County Special School District's total expenditure of $195.6M (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. Pulaski County Special School 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.