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School district · Wisconsin · LEAID 5514190

Spencer School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $51,470 for Spencer School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$51,470
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,991
Per-pupil spending
641
Students enrolled
1st
Pct. in WI
$51,470

Spencer School District (Wisconsin) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $51,470, materially below the Wisconsin average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 641 students.

  • 1st percentile for Wisconsin
  • 5th percentile nationally
  • 17% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +1.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$51,470

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,991

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

641 students

Salary vs State Average 72.2%

27.8% below Wisconsin average

Nationally, Spencer School District's estimated average out-pays 5% 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.)

Spencer School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$51,470 Top 95% higher than 5% 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. Spencer School 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 stands out about Spencer School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 5% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Spencer School District

Spencer School District is a small school district in Wisconsin, serving 641 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,991. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $51,470, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5514190 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Wisconsin statewide average of $71,287, teacher pay in Spencer School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 27.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (40.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Wisconsin, it pays more than 1% of them.

Budget figures show Spencer School District reporting $14.7M in total expenditure against $13.5M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 17% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.2M.

How does Spencer School District compare?

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

Spencer School District $51,470
Milwaukee School District $71,447
Wisconsin avg $71,287
National avg $85,759

Spencer School District pays -28.0% less than Milwaukee School District · per-pupil $22,991 vs $20,171

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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Salary-nearest districts to Spencer School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$13.5M
Total Revenue
$14.7M
Total Expenditure
$2.5M
Instruction Salaries
17% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.2M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Wisconsin Districts

Phillips School District
$66,801
711 students
Coleman School District
$63,527
711 students
Kohler School District
$68,678
713 students
Reedsville School District
$64,717
568 students
Tri-County Area School District
$69,856
567 students
Spring Valley School District
$66,427
716 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Spencer School District?

The average teacher salary in Spencer School District is $51,470 (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 Spencer School District teacher pay compare to the Wisconsin average?

Spencer School District pays 27.8% less than the Wisconsin state average of $71,287. The district's average is $51,470.

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

Spencer School District pays 40.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $51,470.

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

Spencer School District spends approximately $22,991 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Spencer School District?

Spencer School District has 641 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 17% of Spencer School District's total expenditure of $14.7M (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.

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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. Spencer 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.