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School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3818660

Underwood 8

Underwood 8's estimated average teacher salary is $54,652; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$54,652
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,043
Per-pupil spending
232
Students enrolled
14th
Pct. in ND
$54,652

Underwood 8 (North Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $54,652, materially below the North Dakota average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 232 students.

  • 14th percentile for North Dakota
  • 8th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +0.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$54,652

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,043

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

232 students

Salary vs State Average 70.4%

29.6% below North Dakota average

Nationally, Underwood 8's estimated average out-pays 8% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Underwood 8's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$54,652 Top 92% higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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. Underwood 8 $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 Underwood 8

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 8% of districts.
  • With just 232 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Underwood 8

Underwood 8 is a small school district in North Dakota, serving 232 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,043. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $54,652, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3818660 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the North Dakota statewide average of $77,606, teacher pay in Underwood 8 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 29.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (36.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 14% of them.

Underwood 8 reports $4.2M in total expenditure on the budget side against $4.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M.

How does Underwood 8 compare?

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

Underwood 8 $54,652
Bismarck 1 $92,474
North Dakota avg $77,606
National avg $85,759

Underwood 8 pays -40.9% less than Bismarck 1 · per-pupil $18,043 vs $17,673

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 Underwood 8, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Underwood 8, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$4.3M
Total Revenue
$4.2M
Total Expenditure
$1.2M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.7M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.0M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other North Dakota Districts

Washburn 4
$59,813
344 students
Tgu 60
$59,256
347 students
New Rockford-sheyenne 2
$42,215
347 students
New Salem-almont 49
$59,086
358 students
Harvey 38
$62,147
364 students
Garrison 51
$69,478
380 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Underwood 8?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Underwood 8's average teacher salary at $54,652, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Underwood 8 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?

Underwood 8 pays 29.6% less than the North Dakota state average of $77,606. The district's average is $54,652.

How does Underwood 8 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Underwood 8 pays 36.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $54,652.

What is the per-pupil spending in Underwood 8?

NCES FY2022 data puts Underwood 8's per-student spending at approximately $18,043 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Underwood 8?

Underwood 8 has 232 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Underwood 8's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Underwood 8's total expenditure of $4.2M (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. Underwood 8'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.