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School district · New Jersey · LEAID 3415540

Spotswood Public School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $83,752, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Spotswood Public School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$83,752
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,379
Per-pupil spending
1,591
Students enrolled
45th
Pct. in NJ
$83,752

Spotswood Public School District (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $83,752, materially below the New Jersey average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,591 students.

  • 45th percentile for New Jersey
  • 67th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +12.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$83,752

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,379

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,591 students

Salary vs State Average 92.8%

7.2% below New Jersey average

Nationally, Spotswood Public School District's estimated average out-pays 67% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Spotswood Public School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$83,752 Top 33% higher than 67% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Spotswood Public School District

Spotswood Public School District is a small school district in New Jersey, serving 1,591 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,379. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $83,752, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3415540 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Jersey statewide average of $90,256, teacher pay in Spotswood Public School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.2% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (2.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 45% of them.

On the budget side, Spotswood Public School District reports $37.2M in total expenditure against $40.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 31% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.4M, special-education teacher pay is $1.5M.

How does Spotswood Public School District compare?

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

Spotswood Public School District $83,752
Newark Public School District $95,301
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

Spotswood Public School District pays -12.1% less than Newark Public School District · per-pupil $23,379 vs $40,780

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$40.4M
Total Revenue
$37.2M
Total Expenditure
$11.5M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.4M
Regular Program
$1.5M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

Ridgefield School District
$95,461
1,528 students
Florence Township School District
$78,977
1,523 students
Lower Township Elementary School District
$75,421
1,511 students
Little Egg Harbor Township School District
$82,636
1,672 students
Manasquan School District
$86,753
1,505 students
Saddle Brook School District
$78,872
1,680 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Spotswood Public School District?

The average teacher salary in Spotswood Public School District is $83,752 (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 Spotswood Public School District teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

Spotswood Public School District pays 7.2% less than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $83,752.

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

Spotswood Public School District pays 2.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $83,752.

What is the per-pupil spending in Spotswood Public School District?

Spotswood Public School District spends approximately $23,379 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Spotswood Public School District?

Spotswood Public School District has 1,591 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of Spotswood Public School District's total expenditure of $37.2M (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. Spotswood Public 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.