School district · Washington · LEAID 5308220

Southside School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $95,970, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Southside School District — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$95,970
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,821
Per-pupil spending
201
Students enrolled
58th
Pct. in WA

Avg Teacher Salary

$95,970

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,821

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

201 students

Salary vs State Average 98.6%

1.4% below Washington average

What the Numbers Say About Southside School District

Southside School District is a small school district in Washington, serving 201 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,821. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $95,970, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5308220 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $97,375, teacher pay in Southside School District runs slightly below the state benchmark — a 1.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (16.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 58% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Southside School District reports $3.8M in total expenditure against $3.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Southside School District compare?

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

Southside School District $95,970
Seattle School District No. 1 $120,999
Washington avg $97,375
National avg $82,292

Southside School District pays -20.7% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $18,821 vs $25,927

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$3.7M
Total Revenue
$3.8M
Total Expenditure
$1.3M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.9M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Southside School District?

The estimated average teacher salary in Southside School District is $95,970 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Southside School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Southside School District pays 1.4% less than the Washington state average of $97,375. The district's estimated average is $95,970.

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

Southside School District pays 16.6% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $95,970.

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

Southside School District spends approximately $18,821 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Southside School District?

Southside School District has 201 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Southside School District's total expenditure of $3.8M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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