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Taos Municipal Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Taos Municipal Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $63,662, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$63,662
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,490
Per-pupil spending
2,406
Students enrolled
11th
Pct. in NM
$63,662

Taos Municipal Schools (New Mexico) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $63,662, materially below the New Mexico average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,406 students.

  • 11th percentile for New Mexico
  • 25th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +27.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$63,662

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,490

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,406 students

Salary vs State Average 87.8%

12.2% below New Mexico average

Nationally, Taos Municipal Schools's estimated average out-pays 25% 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.)

Taos Municipal Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$63,662 Top 75% higher than 25% 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. Taos Municipal Schools $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 the Numbers Say About Taos Municipal Schools

Taos Municipal Schools is a small school district in New Mexico, serving 2,406 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,490. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $63,662, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3502520 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Mexico statewide average of $72,485, teacher pay in Taos Municipal Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 12.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (25.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Mexico, it pays more than 11% of them.

Taos Municipal Schools's budget totals $42.1M in expenditure against $43.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.4M, special-education teacher pay is $1.4M.

How does Taos Municipal Schools compare?

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

Taos Municipal Schools $63,662
Albuquerque Public Schools $71,721
New Mexico avg $72,485
National avg $85,759

Taos Municipal Schools pays -11.2% less than Albuquerque Public Schools · per-pupil $17,490 vs $15,508

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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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 Taos Municipal Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Taos Municipal Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$43.9M
Total Revenue
$42.1M
Total Expenditure
$12.6M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.4M
Regular Program
$1.4M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other New Mexico Districts

Lovington Municipal Schools
$79,957
3,460 students
T Or C Municipal Schools
$77,702
1,254 students
Belen Consolidated Schools
$71,655
3,581 students
Hatch Valley Public Schools
$68,099
1,212 students
Las Vegas City Public Schools
$74,026
1,209 students
Zuni Public Schools
$73,859
1,152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Taos Municipal Schools?

Taos Municipal Schools's average teacher salary is $63,662, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Taos Municipal Schools teacher pay compare to the New Mexico average?

Taos Municipal Schools pays 12.2% less than the New Mexico state average of $72,485. The district's average is $63,662.

How does Taos Municipal Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Taos Municipal Schools pays 25.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $63,662.

What is the per-pupil spending in Taos Municipal Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts Taos Municipal Schools's per-student spending at approximately $17,490 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Taos Municipal Schools?

Taos Municipal Schools has 2,406 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Taos Municipal Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Taos Municipal Schools's total expenditure of $42.1M (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. Taos Municipal 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.