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School district · Oklahoma · LEAID 4025230

Purcell

Estimated average teacher salary of $54,008, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Purcell - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$54,008
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,220
Per-pupil spending
1,414
Students enrolled
21st
Pct. in OK
$54,008

Purcell (Oklahoma) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $54,008, materially below the Oklahoma average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,414 students.

  • 21st percentile for Oklahoma
  • 8th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +3.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$54,008

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,220

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,414 students

Salary vs State Average 92.5%

7.5% below Oklahoma average

Nationally, Purcell's estimated average out-pays 8% 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.)

Purcell's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$54,008 Top 92% higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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. Purcell $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 Purcell

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 8% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Purcell

Purcell is a small school district in Oklahoma, serving 1,414 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,220. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $54,008, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4025230 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Oklahoma statewide average of $58,364, teacher pay in Purcell runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (37.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Oklahoma, it pays more than 21% of them.

Purcell reports $15.9M in total expenditure on the budget side against $17.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.3M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Purcell compare?

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

Purcell $54,008
Oklahoma City $58,431
Oklahoma avg $58,364
National avg $85,759

Purcell pays -7.6% less than Oklahoma City · per-pupil $11,220 vs $14,965

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Oklahoma 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 Purcell, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Purcell, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$17.2M
Total Revenue
$15.9M
Total Expenditure
$5.1M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.3M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Oklahoma Districts

Locust Grove
$59,232
1,264 students
Plainview
$52,915
1,572 students
Cleveland
$60,871
1,574 students
Jay
$65,765
1,586 students
Broken Bow
$57,253
1,587 students
North Rock Creek
$56,659
1,231 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Purcell?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Purcell's average teacher salary at $54,008, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Purcell teacher pay compare to the Oklahoma average?

Purcell pays 7.5% less than the Oklahoma state average of $58,364. The district's average is $54,008.

How does Purcell teacher pay compare to the national average?

Purcell pays 37.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $54,008.

What is the per-pupil spending in Purcell?

Per-pupil spending in Purcell runs approximately $11,220 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Purcell?

Purcell has 1,414 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Purcell's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Purcell's total expenditure of $15.9M (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. Purcell'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.