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School district · Arkansas · LEAID 0500015

Sheridan School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $55,507 for Sheridan School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$55,507
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,418
Per-pupil spending
4,219
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in AR
$55,507

Sheridan School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $55,507, slightly below the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,219 students.

  • 82nd percentile for Arkansas
  • 10th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$55,507

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,418

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,219 students

Salary vs State Average 99.6%

0.4% below Arkansas average

Nationally, Sheridan School District's estimated average out-pays 10% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$55,507 Top 90% higher than 10% 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. Sheridan School District $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 Sheridan School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 10% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Sheridan School District

Sheridan School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Arkansas, serving 4,219 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,418. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $55,507, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0500015 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Sheridan School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (35.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 82% of them.

On the budget side, Sheridan School District reports $52.4M in total expenditure against $49.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $10.0M, special-education teacher pay is $1.7M.

How does Sheridan 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.

Sheridan School District $55,507
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Sheridan School District pays -15.9% less than Springdale School District · per-pupil $12,418 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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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 Sheridan School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$49.7M
Total Revenue
$52.4M
Total Expenditure
$15.3M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.0M
Regular Program
$1.7M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$2.0M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

South Conway County School District
$43,779
2,386 students
Pea Ridge School District
$57,209
2,361 students
Dequeen School District
$54,826
2,323 students
Huntsville School District
$53,314
2,297 students
Hope School District
$44,474
2,291 students
Southside School District (Independence)
$43,561
2,253 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Sheridan School District?

The average teacher salary in Sheridan School District is $55,507 (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 Sheridan School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Sheridan School District pays 0.4% less than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $55,507.

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

Sheridan School District pays 35.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $55,507.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts Sheridan School District's per-student spending at approximately $12,418 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Sheridan School District?

Sheridan School District has 4,219 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Sheridan School District's total expenditure of $52.4M (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. Sheridan 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.