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School district · Nebraska · LEAID 3100178

Southwest Public Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $61,063 for Southwest Public Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$61,063
Est. avg teacher salary
$21,615
Per-pupil spending
291
Students enrolled
3rd
Pct. in NE
$61,063

Southwest Public Schools (Nebraska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $61,063, materially below the Nebraska average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 291 students.

  • 3rd percentile for Nebraska
  • 20th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$61,063

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$21,615

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

291 students

Salary vs State Average 78.4%

21.6% below Nebraska average

Nationally, Southwest Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 20% 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.)

Southwest Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$61,063 Top 80% higher than 20% 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. Southwest Public Schools $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 Southwest Public Schools

  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 291 students enrolled.

What the Numbers Say About Southwest Public Schools

Southwest Public Schools is a small school district in Nebraska, serving 291 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $21,615. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $61,063, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3100178 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Nebraska statewide average of $77,862, teacher pay in Southwest Public Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 21.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (28.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Nebraska, it pays more than 3% of them.

Southwest Public Schools reports $6.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $6.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 34% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Southwest Public Schools compare?

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

Southwest Public Schools $61,063
Omaha Public Schools $86,078
Nebraska avg $77,862
National avg $85,759

Southwest Public Schools pays -29.1% less than Omaha Public Schools · per-pupil $21,615 vs $17,584

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Nebraska 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 Southwest Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Southwest Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$6.7M
Total Revenue
$6.3M
Total Expenditure
$2.1M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.5M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Nebraska Districts

Rock County Public Schools
$73,129
242 students
Winside Public Schools
$56,444
241 students
Wausa Public Schools
$67,746
239 students
Diller-odell Public Schools
$66,180
239 students
Clarkson Public Schools
$72,844
238 students
Humphrey Public Schools
$73,222
292 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Southwest Public Schools?

The average teacher salary in Southwest Public Schools is $61,063 (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 Southwest Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Nebraska average?

Southwest Public Schools pays 21.6% less than the Nebraska state average of $77,862. The district's average is $61,063.

How does Southwest Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Southwest Public Schools pays 28.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $61,063.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southwest Public Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Southwest Public Schools runs approximately $21,615 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Southwest Public Schools?

Southwest Public Schools has 291 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Southwest Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Southwest Public Schools's total expenditure of $6.3M (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. Southwest Public 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.