Avg Teacher Salary
$51,684
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Idaho · LEAID 1603090
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT
Estimated average teacher salary of $51,684, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $51,684
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $8,722
- Per-pupil spending
- 1,609
- Students enrolled
- 21th
- Pct. in ID
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,722
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
1,609 students
Salary vs State Average 89.2%
10.8% below Idaho average
What the Numbers Say About SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT is a small school district in Idaho, serving 1,609 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $8,722. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $51,684, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1603090 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Idaho statewide average of $57,931, teacher pay in SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT runs materially below the state benchmark — a 10.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (37.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Idaho, it pays more than 21% 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, SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT reports $14.0M in total expenditure against $16.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 40% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.4M, special-education teacher pay is $1.0M. 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 SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Idaho average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT pays -3.5% less than JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2 · per-pupil $8,722 vs $8,978
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$16.4M
Total Revenue
$14.0M
Total Expenditure
$5.5M
Instruction Salaries
40% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$4.4M
Regular Program
$1.0M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs
Other Idaho Districts
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 SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT?
The estimated average teacher salary in SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT is $51,684 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT teacher pay compare to the Idaho average?
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT pays 10.8% less than the Idaho state average of $57,931. The district's estimated average is $51,684.
How does SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT teacher pay compare to the national average?
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT pays 37.2% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $51,684.
What is the per-pupil spending in SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT?
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT spends approximately $8,722 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT?
SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT has 1,609 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 40% of SUGAR-SALEM JOINT DISTRICT's total expenditure of $14.0M (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.
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