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School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3800036

Richland 44

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $61,356 for Richland 44 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$61,356
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,695
Per-pupil spending
275
Students enrolled
38th
Pct. in ND
$61,356

Richland 44 (North Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $61,356, 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 275 students.

  • 38th percentile for North Dakota
  • 20th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +4.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$61,356

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,695

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

275 students

Salary vs State Average 79.1%

20.9% below North Dakota average

Nationally, Richland 44'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.)

Richland 44's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$61,356 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. Richland 44 $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 Richland 44

  • With just 275 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Richland 44

Richland 44 is a small school district in North Dakota, serving 275 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,695. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $61,356, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3800036 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 Richland 44 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 20.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (28.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 38% of them.

On the budget side, Richland 44 reports $4.9M in total expenditure against $5.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Richland 44 compare?

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

Richland 44 $61,356
Bismarck 1 $92,474
North Dakota avg $77,606
National avg $85,759

Richland 44 pays -33.7% less than Bismarck 1 · per-pupil $17,695 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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Richland 44, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$5.2M
Total Revenue
$4.9M
Total Expenditure
$1.4M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.0M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other North Dakota Districts

Minnewaukan 5
$79,427
295 students
Dakota Prairie 1
$63,833
295 students
New England 9
$83,077
297 students
Ellendale 40
$50,095
298 students
Belfield 13
$68,135
250 students
North Star 10
$66,641
301 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Richland 44?

The average teacher salary in Richland 44 is $61,356 (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 Richland 44 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?

Richland 44 pays 20.9% less than the North Dakota state average of $77,606. The district's average is $61,356.

How does Richland 44 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Richland 44 pays 28.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $61,356.

What is the per-pupil spending in Richland 44?

Per-pupil spending in Richland 44 runs approximately $17,695 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Richland 44?

Richland 44 has 275 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Richland 44's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Richland 44's total expenditure of $4.9M (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. Richland 44'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.