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Scranton School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Scranton School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $37,265, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$37,265
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,953
Per-pupil spending
447
Students enrolled
10th
Pct. in AR
$37,265

Scranton School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $37,265, materially below the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 447 students.

  • 10th percentile for Arkansas
  • 0th percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$37,265

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,953

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

447 students

Salary vs State Average 66.9%

33.1% below Arkansas average

Nationally, Scranton School District's estimated average out-pays 0% 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.)

Scranton School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$37,265 Top 100% higher than 0% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $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. Scranton 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 stands out about Scranton School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 0% of districts.
  • This district's small enrollment (447 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Scranton School District

Scranton School District is a small school district in Arkansas, serving 447 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,953. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $37,265, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0512180 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Scranton School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 33.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (56.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 10% of them.

Budget figures show Scranton School District reporting $6.7M in total expenditure against $6.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 26% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Scranton School District compare?

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

Scranton School District $37,265
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Scranton School District pays -43.5% less than Springdale School District · per-pupil $14,953 vs $12,773

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

$6.5M
Total Revenue
$6.7M
Total Expenditure
$1.7M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.1M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

Hampton School District
$58,529
534 students
Mineral Springs School District
$54,159
360 students
Lafayette County School District
$44,057
535 students
Augusta School District
$38,492
350 students
South Side School District(Vanburen)
$40,677
552 students
Dermott School District
$55,028
340 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Scranton School District?

The average teacher salary in Scranton School District is $37,265 (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 Scranton School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Scranton School District pays 33.1% less than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $37,265.

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

Scranton School District pays 56.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $37,265.

What is the per-pupil spending in Scranton School District?

Per-pupil spending in Scranton School District runs approximately $14,953 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Scranton School District?

Scranton School District has 447 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 26% of Scranton School District's total expenditure of $6.7M (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. Scranton 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.