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Russellville City

Russellville City's estimated average teacher salary is $86,676; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$86,676
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,863
Per-pupil spending
2,547
Students enrolled
83rd
Pct. in AL
$86,676

Russellville City (Alabama) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $86,676, meaningfully above the Alabama average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,547 students.

  • 83rd percentile for Alabama
  • 70th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$86,676

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,863

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,547 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

10.6% above Alabama average

Nationally, Russellville City's estimated average out-pays 70% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Russellville City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$86,676 Top 30% higher than 70% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Russellville City $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 Russellville City

Russellville City is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Alabama, serving 2,547 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,863. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $86,676, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0102910 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Alabama statewide average of $78,398, teacher pay in Russellville City runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 10.6% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (1.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Alabama, it pays more than 83% of them.

Budget figures show Russellville City reporting $40.4M in total expenditure against $38.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 30% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.8M.

How does Russellville City compare?

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

Russellville City $86,676
Mobile County $78,822
Alabama avg $78,398
National avg $85,759

Russellville City pays +10.0% more than Mobile County · per-pupil $15,863 vs $13,185

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Alabama 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 Russellville City, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$38.0M
Total Revenue
$40.4M
Total Expenditure
$12.0M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.6M
Regular Program
$0.8M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Alabama Districts

Crenshaw County
$73,168
2,250 students
Lamar County
$66,797
2,212 students
Leeds City
$88,796
2,169 students
Alexander City
$109,945
2,927 students
Butler County
$78,488
2,927 students
Fayette County
$74,950
2,157 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Russellville City?

Russellville City's average teacher salary is $86,676, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Russellville City teacher pay compare to the Alabama average?

Russellville City pays 10.6% more than the Alabama state average of $78,398. The district's average is $86,676.

How does Russellville City teacher pay compare to the national average?

Russellville City pays 1.1% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $86,676.

What is the per-pupil spending in Russellville City?

Russellville City spends approximately $15,863 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Russellville City?

Russellville City has 2,547 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Russellville City's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Russellville City's total expenditure of $40.4M (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. Russellville City'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.