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School district · Nebraska · LEAID 3176620

Shelton Public Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $72,874 for Shelton Public Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$72,874
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,695
Per-pupil spending
269
Students enrolled
48th
Pct. in NE
$72,874

Shelton Public Schools (Nebraska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $72,874, materially below the Nebraska average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 269 students.

  • 48th percentile for Nebraska
  • 47th percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$72,874

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,695

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

269 students

Salary vs State Average 93.6%

6.4% below Nebraska average

Nationally, Shelton Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 47% 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.)

Shelton Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$72,874 Top 53% higher than 47% 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. Shelton 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 stands out about Shelton Public Schools

  • With just 269 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Shelton Public Schools

Shelton Public Schools is a small school district in Nebraska, serving 269 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,695. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $72,874, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3176620 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Nebraska statewide average of $77,862, teacher pay in Shelton Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 6.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (15.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Nebraska, it pays more than 48% of them.

Shelton Public Schools's budget totals $4.8M in expenditure against $5.3M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 38% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.3M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Shelton Public Schools compare?

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

Shelton Public Schools $72,874
Omaha Public Schools $86,078
Nebraska avg $77,862
National avg $85,759

Shelton Public Schools pays -15.3% less than Omaha Public Schools · per-pupil $17,695 vs $17,584

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Nebraska 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 Shelton Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$5.3M
Total Revenue
$4.8M
Total Expenditure
$1.8M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.3M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Nebraska Districts

Pleasanton Public Schools
$65,451
308 students
Burwell Public Schools
$66,942
309 students
Leigh Community Schools
$68,008
270 students
Howells-dodge Consolidated Schools
$84,504
271 students
Maxwell Public Schools
$71,115
267 students
Red Cloud Community Schools
$61,772
271 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Shelton Public Schools?

Shelton Public Schools's average teacher salary is $72,874, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Shelton Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Nebraska average?

Shelton Public Schools pays 6.4% less than the Nebraska state average of $77,862. The district's average is $72,874.

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

Shelton Public Schools pays 15.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $72,874.

What is the per-pupil spending in Shelton Public Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Shelton Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $17,695 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Shelton Public Schools?

Shelton Public Schools has 269 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 38% of Shelton Public Schools's total expenditure of $4.8M (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. Shelton 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.