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School district · Indiana · LEAID 1810500

South Putnam Community Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $54,143 for South Putnam Community Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$54,143
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,900
Per-pupil spending
1,060
Students enrolled
17th
Pct. in IN
$54,143

South Putnam Community Schools (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $54,143, materially below the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,060 students.

  • 17th percentile for Indiana
  • 8th percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$54,143

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,900

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,060 students

Salary vs State Average 82.4%

17.6% below Indiana average

Nationally, South Putnam Community Schools's estimated average out-pays 8% 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.)

South Putnam Community Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$54,143 Top 92% higher than 8% 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. This 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 South Putnam Community Schools

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 8% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About South Putnam Community Schools

South Putnam Community Schools is a small school district in Indiana, serving 1,060 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,900. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $54,143, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1810500 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in South Putnam Community Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (36.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 17% of them.

South Putnam Community Schools reports $15.8M in total expenditure on the budget side against $15.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 26% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does South Putnam Community Schools compare?

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

South Putnam Community Schools $54,143
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

South Putnam Community Schools pays -16.4% less than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $14,900 vs $15,804

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 South Putnam Community Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Spending-nearest districts to South Putnam Community Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$15.2M
Total Revenue
$15.8M
Total Expenditure
$4.2M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.0M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

C A Beard Memorial School Corp
$59,797
1,105 students
Monroe Central School Corp
$53,500
1,105 students
Nettle Creek School Corporation
$59,301
1,110 students
South Spencer County Sch Corp
$61,123
1,111 students
Barr-Reeve Community Schools Inc
$60,736
995 students
Southeast Fountain School Corp
$52,533
988 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in South Putnam Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in South Putnam Community Schools is $54,143 (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 Putnam Community Schools teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

South Putnam Community Schools pays 17.6% less than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $54,143.

How does South Putnam Community Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

South Putnam Community Schools pays 36.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $54,143.

What is the per-pupil spending in South Putnam Community Schools?

South Putnam Community Schools spends approximately $14,900 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in South Putnam Community Schools?

South Putnam Community Schools has 1,060 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of South Putnam Community Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 26% of South Putnam Community Schools's total expenditure of $15.8M (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. South Putnam Community 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.