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School district · New Jersey · LEAID 3413890

River Edge School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $95,302 for River Edge School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$95,302
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,273
Per-pupil spending
1,170
Students enrolled
81st
Pct. in NJ
$95,302

River Edge School District (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $95,302, meaningfully above the New Jersey average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,170 students.

  • 81st percentile for New Jersey
  • 79th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$95,302

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,273

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,170 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

5.6% above New Jersey average

Nationally, River Edge School District's estimated average out-pays 79% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

River Edge School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$95,302 Top 21% higher than 79% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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. River Edge School 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 River Edge School District

River Edge School District is a small school district in New Jersey, serving 1,170 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,273. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $95,302, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3413890 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Jersey statewide average of $90,256, teacher pay in River Edge School District runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 5.6% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 81% of them.

River Edge School District reports $26.1M in total expenditure on the budget side against $28.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 35% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.5M, special-education teacher pay is $1.0M.

How does River Edge School District compare?

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

River Edge School District $95,302
Newark Public School District $95,301
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

River Edge School District pays +0.0% more than Newark Public School District · per-pupil $22,273 vs $40,780

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

$28.4M
Total Revenue
$26.1M
Total Expenditure
$9.1M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.5M
Regular Program
$1.0M
Special Education
$0.8M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

Park Ridge School District
$91,809
1,203 students
Butler Public School District
$85,439
1,133 students
Bellmawr Public School District
$77,221
1,133 students
Dunellen Public School District
$69,438
1,212 students
Mainland Regional High School
$108,367
1,213 students
Pitman Boro School District
$82,754
1,124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in River Edge School District?

The average teacher salary in River Edge School District is $95,302 (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 River Edge School District teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

River Edge School District pays 5.6% more than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $95,302.

How does River Edge School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

River Edge School District pays 11.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $95,302.

What is the per-pupil spending in River Edge School District?

Per-pupil spending in River Edge School District runs approximately $22,273 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in River Edge School District?

River Edge School District has 1,170 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of River Edge School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of River Edge School District's total expenditure of $26.1M (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. River Edge 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.