Avg Teacher Salary
$107,552
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Minnesota · LEAID 2738190
Stillwater Area Public Schools
From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Stillwater Area Public Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $107,552, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.
- $107,552
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $17,396
- Per-pupil spending
- 8,203
- Students enrolled
- 89th
- Pct. in MN
$107,552
Stillwater Area Public Schools (Minnesota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $107,552, roughly in line with the Minnesota average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 8,203 students.
- 89th percentile for Minnesota
- 88th percentile nationally
- 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
- +16.7% since FY2019
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,396
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
8,203 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
4.3% above Minnesota average
Nationally, Stillwater Area Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 88% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)
Stillwater Area Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district
NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only
$107,552 Top 12% higher than 88% of 11,460 US districts
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Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022
What the Numbers Say About Stillwater Area Public Schools
Stillwater Area Public Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Minnesota, serving 8,203 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,396. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $107,552, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2738190 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Minnesota statewide average of $103,100, teacher pay in Stillwater Area Public Schools runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 4.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (25.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Minnesota, it pays more than 89% of them.
On the budget side, Stillwater Area Public Schools reports $142.7M in total expenditure against $141.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 33% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $29.6M, special-education teacher pay is $5.9M.
How does Stillwater Area Public Schools compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Minnesota average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
Stillwater Area Public Schools pays +5.8% more than Anoka-hennepin Public School Dist. · per-pupil $17,396 vs $16,817
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Data-derived comparison paths
Find comparable Minnesota 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 Stillwater Area Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.
- Worthington Public School District$108,800 estimated salary+1.2% versus this district · 3,797 students
- Fridley Public School District$109,263 estimated salary+1.6% versus this district · 2,889 students
- Buffalo-hanover-montrose Public Sch$105,760 estimated salary-1.7% versus this district · 5,261 students
Similar per-pupil investment
Spending-nearest districts to Stillwater Area Public Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.
- Cloquet Public School District$17,349 per pupil-0.3% versus this district · $105,547 estimated salary
- Eastern Carver County Public School$17,464 per pupil+0.4% versus this district · $113,159 estimated salary
- Minnetonka Public School District$17,304 per pupil-0.5% versus this district · $109,974 estimated salary
Revenue & Expenditure
$141.2M
Total Revenue
$142.7M
Total Expenditure
$47.0M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$29.6M
Regular Program
$5.9M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs
Other Minnesota Districts
Richfield Public School District
$101,865
4,151 students
Sartell-st. Stephen School District
$91,687
4,118 students
Alexandria Public School District
$94,462
4,083 students
Grand Rapids Public School District
$100,343
4,057 students
Waconia Public School District
$92,269
4,049 students
Northfield Public School District
$134,471
3,914 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Stillwater Area Public Schools's average teacher salary is $107,552, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.
How does Stillwater Area Public Schools teacher pay compare to the Minnesota average?
Stillwater Area Public Schools pays 4.3% more than the Minnesota state average of $103,100. The district's average is $107,552.
How does Stillwater Area Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?
Stillwater Area Public Schools pays 25.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $107,552.
What is the per-pupil spending in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
NCES FY2022 data puts Stillwater Area Public Schools's per-student spending at approximately $17,396 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in Stillwater Area Public Schools?
Stillwater Area Public Schools has 8,203 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of Stillwater Area Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 33% of Stillwater Area Public Schools's total expenditure of $142.7M (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.
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. Stillwater Area 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.
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