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Syracuse

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Syracuse pays an estimated average teacher salary of $66,974, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$66,974
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,266
Per-pupil spending
556
Students enrolled
72nd
Pct. in KS
$66,974

Syracuse (Kansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $66,974, roughly in line with the Kansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 556 students.

  • 72nd percentile for Kansas
  • 33rd percentile nationally
  • 17% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +20.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$66,974

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,266

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

556 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.5% above Kansas average

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

Syracuse's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$66,974 Top 67% higher than 33% 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. Syracuse $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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

What stands out about Syracuse

  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,266 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Syracuse

Syracuse is a small school district in Kansas, serving 556 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,266. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $66,974, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2012150 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kansas statewide average of $66,655, teacher pay in Syracuse runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kansas, it pays more than 72% of them.

On the budget side, Syracuse reports $15.7M in total expenditure against $9.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 17% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.1M.

How does Syracuse compare?

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

Syracuse $66,974
Wichita $55,815
Kansas avg $66,655
National avg $85,759

Syracuse pays +20.0% more than Wichita · per-pupil $28,266 vs $17,574

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Kansas 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 Syracuse, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Syracuse, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$9.9M
Total Revenue
$15.7M
Total Expenditure
$2.6M
Instruction Salaries
17% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.1M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Kansas Districts

Hoxie Community Schools
$53,272
444 students
Valley Heights
$53,606
440 students
Inman
$58,743
437 students
Southern Lyon County
$71,291
557 students
Belle Plaine
$65,958
563 students
Jayhawk
$57,866
548 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Syracuse?

The average teacher salary in Syracuse is $66,974 (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 Syracuse teacher pay compare to the Kansas average?

Syracuse pays 0.5% more than the Kansas state average of $66,655. The district's average is $66,974.

How does Syracuse teacher pay compare to the national average?

Syracuse pays 21.9% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $66,974.

What is the per-pupil spending in Syracuse?

Syracuse spends approximately $28,266 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Syracuse?

Syracuse has 556 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Syracuse's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 17% of Syracuse's total expenditure of $15.7M (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. Syracuse'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.