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School district · Nebraska · LEAID 3175900

Ralston Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $71,731, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Ralston Public Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$71,731
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,673
Per-pupil spending
3,304
Students enrolled
42nd
Pct. in NE
$71,731

Ralston Public Schools (Nebraska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,731, materially below the Nebraska average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,304 students.

  • 42nd percentile for Nebraska
  • 44th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,731

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,673

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,304 students

Salary vs State Average 92.1%

7.9% below Nebraska average

Nationally, Ralston Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 44% 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.)

Ralston Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,731 Top 56% higher than 44% 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. Ralston Public Schools $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 Ralston Public Schools

Ralston Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Nebraska, serving 3,304 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,673. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,731, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3175900 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Nebraska statewide average of $77,862, teacher pay in Ralston Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (16.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Nebraska, it pays more than 42% of them.

Ralston Public Schools reports $45.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $49.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 37% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.7M, special-education teacher pay is $2.4M.

How does Ralston Public Schools compare?

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

Ralston Public Schools $71,731
Omaha Public Schools $86,078
Nebraska avg $77,862
National avg $85,759

Ralston Public Schools pays -16.7% less than Omaha Public Schools · per-pupil $13,673 vs $17,584

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

$49.7M
Total Revenue
$45.2M
Total Expenditure
$16.7M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.7M
Regular Program
$2.4M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$4.2M
Other Programs

Other Nebraska Districts

Seward Public Schools
$76,646
1,520 students
Plattsmouth Community Schools
$78,381
1,480 students
Nebraska City Public Schools
$77,507
1,449 students
Northwest Public Schools
$72,065
1,444 students
Mc Cook Public Schools
$77,825
1,387 students
Alliance Public Schools
$73,646
1,358 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Ralston Public Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Ralston Public Schools's average teacher salary at $71,731, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Ralston Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Nebraska average?

Ralston Public Schools pays 7.9% less than the Nebraska state average of $77,862. The district's average is $71,731.

How does Ralston Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Ralston Public Schools pays 16.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,731.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ralston Public Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Ralston Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $13,673 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Ralston Public Schools?

Ralston Public Schools has 3,304 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Ralston Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Ralston Public Schools's total expenditure of $45.2M (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.

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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. Ralston Public Schools'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.