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South Jefferson Central School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $104,108, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for South Jefferson Central School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$104,108
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,785
Per-pupil spending
1,865
Students enrolled
39th
Pct. in NY
$104,108

South Jefferson Central School District (New York) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $104,108, materially below the New York average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,865 students.

  • 39th percentile for New York
  • 86th percentile nationally
  • 39% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$104,108

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,785

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,865 students

Salary vs State Average 82.7%

17.3% below New York average

Nationally, South Jefferson Central School District's estimated average out-pays 86% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

South Jefferson Central School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$104,108 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. This 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 the Numbers Say About South Jefferson Central School District

South Jefferson Central School District is a small school district in New York, serving 1,865 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,785. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $104,108, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3602340 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New York statewide average of $125,882, teacher pay in South Jefferson Central School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in New York, it pays more than 39% of them.

South Jefferson Central School District's budget totals $35.0M in expenditure against $43.4M 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 $6.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.3M.

How does South Jefferson Central School District compare?

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

South Jefferson Central School District $104,108
Buffalo City School District $82,421
New York avg $125,882
National avg $85,759

South Jefferson Central School District pays +26.3% more than Buffalo City School District · per-pupil $18,785 vs $34,113

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$43.4M
Total Revenue
$35.0M
Total Expenditure
$13.5M
Instruction Salaries
39% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$6.8M
Regular Program
$1.3M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other New York Districts

Phoenix Central School District
$107,208
1,683 students
Lewiston-porter Central School District
$130,285
1,865 students
Lackawanna City School District
$114,567
1,863 students
Marlboro Central School District
$138,942
1,857 students
Homer Central School District
$95,883
1,877 students
East Hampton Union Free School District
$147,162
1,845 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in South Jefferson Central School District?

The average teacher salary in South Jefferson Central School District is $104,108 (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 Jefferson Central School District teacher pay compare to the New York average?

South Jefferson Central School District pays 17.3% less than the New York state average of $125,882. The district's average is $104,108.

How does South Jefferson Central School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

South Jefferson Central School District pays 21.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $104,108.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Jefferson Central School District?

NCES FY2022 data puts South Jefferson Central School District's per-student spending at approximately $18,785 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in South Jefferson Central School District?

South Jefferson Central School District has 1,865 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of South Jefferson Central School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 39% of South Jefferson Central School District's total expenditure of $35.0M (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 Jefferson Central 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.