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School district · Kansas · LEAID 2000007

Smith Center

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $67,173 for Smith Center - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$67,173
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,620
Per-pupil spending
468
Students enrolled
73rd
Pct. in KS
$67,173

Smith Center (Kansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $67,173, roughly in line with the Kansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 468 students.

  • 73rd percentile for Kansas
  • 33rd percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$67,173

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,620

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

468 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.8% above Kansas average

Nationally, Smith Center's estimated average out-pays 33% 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.)

Smith Center's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$67,173 Top 67% higher than 33% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Smith Center $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 Smith Center

  • With just 468 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Smith Center

Smith Center is a small school district in Kansas, serving 468 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,620. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $67,173, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2000007 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kansas statewide average of $66,655, teacher pay in Smith Center runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kansas, it pays more than 73% of them.

Budget figures show Smith Center reporting $6.8M in total expenditure against $6.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 33% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Smith Center compare?

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

Smith Center $67,173
Wichita $55,815
Kansas avg $66,655
National avg $85,759

Smith Center pays +20.3% more than Wichita · per-pupil $14,620 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 Smith Center, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Smith Center, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$6.9M
Total Revenue
$6.8M
Total Expenditure
$2.3M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.9M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational

Other Kansas Districts

Skyline Schools
$59,283
388 students
Jayhawk
$57,866
548 students
Chetopa-St. Paul
$61,564
387 students
Leoti
$58,571
385 students
North Jackson
$50,960
385 students
Meade
$55,666
383 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Smith Center?

The average teacher salary in Smith Center is $67,173 (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 Smith Center teacher pay compare to the Kansas average?

Smith Center pays 0.8% more than the Kansas state average of $66,655. The district's average is $67,173.

How does Smith Center teacher pay compare to the national average?

Smith Center pays 21.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $67,173.

What is the per-pupil spending in Smith Center?

Smith Center spends approximately $14,620 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Smith Center?

Smith Center has 468 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Smith Center's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Smith Center's total expenditure of $6.8M (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. Smith Center'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.