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School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3817130

South Heart 9

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): South Heart 9 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $64,595, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$64,595
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,769
Per-pupil spending
411
Students enrolled
53rd
Pct. in ND
$64,595

South Heart 9 (North Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $64,595, materially below the North Dakota average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 411 students.

  • 53rd percentile for North Dakota
  • 27th percentile nationally
  • 39% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$64,595

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,769

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

411 students

Salary vs State Average 83.2%

16.8% below North Dakota average

Nationally, South Heart 9's estimated average out-pays 27% 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.)

South Heart 9's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$64,595 Top 73% higher than 27% 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. South Heart 9 $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 South Heart 9

  • With just 411 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About South Heart 9

South Heart 9 is a small school district in North Dakota, serving 411 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,769. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $64,595, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3817130 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Dakota statewide average of $77,606, teacher pay in South Heart 9 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 16.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (24.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 53% of them.

South Heart 9's budget totals $6.1M in expenditure against $7.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 39% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does South Heart 9 compare?

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

South Heart 9 $64,595
Bismarck 1 $92,474
North Dakota avg $77,606
National avg $85,759

South Heart 9 pays -30.1% less than Bismarck 1 · per-pupil $14,769 vs $17,673

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.

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Salary-nearest districts to South Heart 9, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Spending-nearest districts to South Heart 9, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$7.3M
Total Revenue
$6.1M
Total Expenditure
$2.3M
Instruction Salaries
39% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.7M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other North Dakota Districts

Enderlin Area 24
$64,583
305 students
Minto 20
$35,860
305 students
South Prairie 70
$68,333
519 students
North Star 10
$66,641
301 students
Bowman Co 1
$60,959
521 students
Ellendale 40
$50,095
298 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in South Heart 9?

The average teacher salary in South Heart 9 is $64,595 (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 South Heart 9 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?

South Heart 9 pays 16.8% less than the North Dakota state average of $77,606. The district's average is $64,595.

How does South Heart 9 teacher pay compare to the national average?

South Heart 9 pays 24.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $64,595.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Heart 9?

NCES FY2022 data puts South Heart 9's per-student spending at approximately $14,769 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in South Heart 9?

South Heart 9 has 411 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of South Heart 9's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 39% of South Heart 9's total expenditure of $6.1M (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. South Heart 9'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.