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School district · New Mexico · LEAID 3502370

Santa Fe Public Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Santa Fe Public Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $75,545, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$75,545
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,964
Per-pupil spending
11,989
Students enrolled
71st
Pct. in NM
$75,545

Santa Fe Public Schools (New Mexico) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,545, roughly in line with the New Mexico average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 11,989 students.

  • 71st percentile for New Mexico
  • 53rd percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +25.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,545

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,964

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

11,989 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

4.2% above New Mexico average

Nationally, Santa Fe Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 53% 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.)

Santa Fe Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,545 Top 47% higher than 53% 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. Santa Fe Public Schools $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 Santa Fe Public Schools

Santa Fe Public Schools is a mid-sized school district in New Mexico, serving 11,989 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,964. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,545, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3502370 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Mexico statewide average of $72,485, teacher pay in Santa Fe Public Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 4.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (11.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Mexico, it pays more than 71% of them.

Budget figures show Santa Fe Public Schools reporting $203.4M in total expenditure against $227.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 31% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $36.7M, special-education teacher pay is $6.0M.

How does Santa Fe Public Schools compare?

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

Santa Fe Public Schools $75,545
Albuquerque Public Schools $71,721
New Mexico avg $72,485
National avg $85,759

Santa Fe Public Schools pays +5.3% more than Albuquerque Public Schools · per-pupil $16,964 vs $15,508

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Santa Fe Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Spending-nearest districts to Santa Fe Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$227.0M
Total Revenue
$203.4M
Total Expenditure
$62.7M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$36.7M
Regular Program
$6.0M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$5.5M
Other Programs

Other New Mexico Districts

Aztec Municipal Schools
$70,093
2,563 students
Taos Municipal Schools
$63,662
2,406 students
Silver Consolidated Schools
$69,094
2,306 students
Moriarty-edgewood School District
$67,197
2,287 students
Ruidoso Municipal Schools
$69,433
1,830 students
Pojoaque Valley Public Schools
$62,350
1,749 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Santa Fe Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Santa Fe Public Schools is $75,545 (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 Santa Fe Public Schools teacher pay compare to the New Mexico average?

Santa Fe Public Schools pays 4.2% more than the New Mexico state average of $72,485. The district's average is $75,545.

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

Santa Fe Public Schools pays 11.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,545.

What is the per-pupil spending in Santa Fe Public Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Santa Fe Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $16,964 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Santa Fe Public Schools?

Santa Fe Public Schools has 11,989 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Santa Fe Public Schools's total expenditure of $203.4M (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. Santa Fe 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.