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School district · New York · LEAID 3628740

Tonawanda City School District

Estimated average teacher salary of $89,563, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Tonawanda City School District - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$89,563
Est. avg teacher salary
$33,534
Per-pupil spending
1,684
Students enrolled
10th
Pct. in NY
$89,563

Tonawanda City School District (New York) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $89,563, materially below the New York average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,684 students.

  • 10th percentile for New York
  • 73rd percentile nationally
  • 24% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +1.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$89,563

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$33,534

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,684 students

Salary vs State Average 71.1%

28.9% below New York average

Nationally, Tonawanda City School District's estimated average out-pays 73% 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.)

Tonawanda City School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$89,563 Top 27% higher than 73% 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 stands out about Tonawanda City School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $33,534 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Tonawanda City School District

Tonawanda City School District is a small school district in New York, serving 1,684 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $33,534. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $89,563, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3628740 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New York statewide average of $125,882, teacher pay in Tonawanda City School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 28.9% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in New York, it pays more than 10% of them.

Tonawanda City School District's budget totals $56.5M in expenditure against $39.6M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 24% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $8.6M, special-education teacher pay is $1.8M.

How does Tonawanda City School District compare?

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

Tonawanda City School District $89,563
Buffalo City School District $82,421
New York avg $125,882
National avg $85,759

Tonawanda City School District pays +8.7% more than Buffalo City School District · per-pupil $33,534 vs $34,113

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$39.6M
Total Revenue
$56.5M
Total Expenditure
$13.5M
Instruction Salaries
24% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$8.6M
Regular Program
$1.8M
Special Education
$0.3M
Other Programs

Other New York Districts

East Aurora Union Free School District
$103,131
1,661 students
Norwich City School District
$98,818
1,713 students
Westhill Central School District
$102,713
1,714 students
Rondout Valley Central School District
$129,475
1,718 students
Chenango Valley Central School District
$117,016
1,650 students
Windsor Central School District
$110,195
1,646 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Tonawanda City School District?

The average teacher salary in Tonawanda City School District is $89,563 (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 Tonawanda City School District teacher pay compare to the New York average?

Tonawanda City School District pays 28.9% less than the New York state average of $125,882. The district's average is $89,563.

How does Tonawanda City School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Tonawanda City School District pays 4.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $89,563.

What is the per-pupil spending in Tonawanda City School District?

Per-pupil spending in Tonawanda City School District runs approximately $33,534 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Tonawanda City School District?

Tonawanda City School District has 1,684 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Tonawanda City School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 24% of Tonawanda City School District's total expenditure of $56.5M (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. Tonawanda City 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.