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School district · Wisconsin · LEAID 5514250

River Valley School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $72,436, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for River Valley School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,436
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,238
Per-pupil spending
1,127
Students enrolled
76th
Pct. in WI
$72,436

River Valley School District (Wisconsin) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,436, roughly in line with the Wisconsin average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,127 students.

  • 76th percentile for Wisconsin
  • 46th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,436

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,238

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,127 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.6% above Wisconsin average

Nationally, River Valley School District's estimated average out-pays 46% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,436 Top 54% higher than 46% 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. River Valley School 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 River Valley School District

River Valley School District is a small school district in Wisconsin, serving 1,127 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,238. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,436, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5514250 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wisconsin statewide average of $71,287, teacher pay in River Valley School District runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 1.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wisconsin, it pays more than 76% of them.

Budget figures show River Valley School District reporting $20.6M in total expenditure against $22.1M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 32% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.3M, special-education teacher pay is $1.4M.

How does River Valley School District compare?

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

River Valley School District $72,436
Milwaukee School District $71,447
Wisconsin avg $71,287
National avg $85,759

River Valley School District pays +1.4% more than Milwaukee School District · per-pupil $18,238 vs $20,171

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$22.1M
Total Revenue
$20.6M
Total Expenditure
$6.6M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.3M
Regular Program
$1.4M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Wisconsin Districts

Richland School District
$61,081
1,202 students
Sturgeon Bay School District
$69,969
1,050 students
Spooner Area School District
$72,240
1,049 students
Elk Mound Area School District
$66,182
1,206 students
Columbus School District
$62,175
1,207 students
Mayville School District
$71,914
1,045 students

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average teacher salary in River Valley School District is $72,436 (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 Valley School District teacher pay compare to the Wisconsin average?

River Valley School District pays 1.6% more than the Wisconsin state average of $71,287. The district's average is $72,436.

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

River Valley School District pays 15.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,436.

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

Per-pupil spending in River Valley School District runs approximately $18,238 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in River Valley School District?

River Valley School District has 1,127 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of River Valley School District's total expenditure of $20.6M (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. River Valley 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.