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School district · Minnesota · LEAID 2700005

United South Central Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): United South Central Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $87,475, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$87,475
Est. avg teacher salary
$16,263
Per-pupil spending
756
Students enrolled
57th
Pct. in MN
$87,475

United South Central Schools (Minnesota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $87,475, materially below the Minnesota average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 756 students.

  • 57th percentile for Minnesota
  • 71st percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$87,475

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,263

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

756 students

Salary vs State Average 84.8%

15.2% below Minnesota average

Nationally, United South Central Schools's estimated average out-pays 71% 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.)

United South Central Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$87,475 Top 29% higher than 71% 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. United South Central Schools $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 the Numbers Say About United South Central Schools

United South Central Schools is a small school district in Minnesota, serving 756 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,263. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $87,475, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2700005 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Minnesota statewide average of $103,100, teacher pay in United South Central Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.2% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (2.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Minnesota, it pays more than 57% of them.

On the budget side, United South Central Schools reports $12.3M in total expenditure against $14.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 36% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does United South Central Schools compare?

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

United South Central Schools $87,475
Anoka-hennepin Public School Dist. $101,610
Minnesota avg $103,100
National avg $85,759

United South Central Schools pays -13.9% less than Anoka-hennepin Public School Dist. · per-pupil $16,263 vs $16,817

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.

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Salary-nearest districts to United South Central Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$14.0M
Total Revenue
$12.3M
Total Expenditure
$4.4M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.6M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Minnesota Districts

Frazee-vergas Public School Dist.
$75,541
866 students
Pelican Rapids Public Schools
$74,076
867 students
Rushford-peterson Public Schools
$76,322
639 students
Breckenridge Public School District
$85,570
638 students
Belgrade-brooten-elrosa School Dist
$80,210
629 students
Madelia Public School District
$77,642
629 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in United South Central Schools?

The average teacher salary in United South Central Schools is $87,475 (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 United South Central Schools teacher pay compare to the Minnesota average?

United South Central Schools pays 15.2% less than the Minnesota state average of $103,100. The district's average is $87,475.

How does United South Central Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

United South Central Schools pays 2.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $87,475.

What is the per-pupil spending in United South Central Schools?

NCES FY2022 data puts United South Central Schools's per-student spending at approximately $16,263 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in United South Central Schools?

United South Central Schools has 756 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of United South Central Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of United South Central Schools's total expenditure of $12.3M (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. United South Central 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.