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Scott County

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Scott County pays an estimated average teacher salary of $59,960, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$59,960
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,454
Per-pupil spending
969
Students enrolled
43rd
Pct. in KS
$59,960

Scott County (Kansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $59,960, materially below the Kansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 969 students.

  • 43rd percentile for Kansas
  • 17th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$59,960

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,454

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

969 students

Salary vs State Average 90.0%

10.0% below Kansas average

Nationally, Scott County's estimated average out-pays 17% 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.)

Scott County's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$59,960 Top 83% higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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. Scott County $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 Scott County

Scott County is a small school district in Kansas, serving 969 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,454. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $59,960, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2000017 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kansas statewide average of $66,655, teacher pay in Scott County runs materially below the state benchmark, a 10.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (30.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kansas, it pays more than 43% of them.

Scott County's budget totals $15.0M in expenditure against $15.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 30% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.9M.

How does Scott County compare?

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

Scott County $59,960
Wichita $55,815
Kansas avg $66,655
National avg $85,759

Scott County pays +7.4% more than Wichita · per-pupil $15,454 vs $17,574

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Kansas 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 Scott County, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Scott County, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$15.4M
Total Revenue
$15.0M
Total Expenditure
$4.5M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.9M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Kansas Districts

Baxter Springs
$67,548
882 students
Ft Larned
$72,343
867 students
Santa Fe Trail
$52,168
1,073 students
Osawatomie
$54,398
1,083 students
Prairie Hills
$55,081
1,086 students
Holton
$96,475
1,088 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Scott County?

The average teacher salary in Scott County is $59,960 (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 Scott County teacher pay compare to the Kansas average?

Scott County pays 10.0% less than the Kansas state average of $66,655. The district's average is $59,960.

How does Scott County teacher pay compare to the national average?

Scott County pays 30.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $59,960.

What is the per-pupil spending in Scott County?

NCES FY2022 data puts Scott County's per-student spending at approximately $15,454 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Scott County?

Scott County has 969 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Scott County's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Scott County's total expenditure of $15.0M (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. Scott County'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.