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School district · Washington · LEAID 5309180

University Place School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $111,079 for University Place School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$111,079
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,474
Per-pupil spending
5,613
Students enrolled
64th
Pct. in WA
$111,079

University Place School District (Washington) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $111,079, materially below the Washington average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,613 students.

  • 64th percentile for Washington
  • 90th percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$111,079

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,474

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,613 students

Salary vs State Average 94.6%

5.4% below Washington average

Nationally, University Place School District's estimated average out-pays 90% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

University Place School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$111,079 Top 10% higher than 90% 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%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). Below this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 486 US districts (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 University Place School District

  • It ranks in the top 10% of US districts for estimated teacher pay, higher than 90% of the 11,460 reliable-salary districts nationally.

What the Numbers Say About University Place School District

University Place School District is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Washington, serving 5,613 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,474. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $111,079, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5309180 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $117,433, teacher pay in University Place School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 5.4% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (29.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 64% of them.

On the budget side, University Place School District reports $98.1M in total expenditure against $98.2M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 36% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $23.0M, special-education teacher pay is $2.9M.

How does University Place School District compare?

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

University Place School District $111,079
Seattle School District No. 1 $133,407
Washington avg $117,433
National avg $85,759

University Place School District pays -16.7% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $17,474 vs $25,927

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$98.2M
Total Revenue
$98.1M
Total Expenditure
$34.9M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$23.0M
Regular Program
$2.9M
Special Education
$1.2M
Vocational
$2.3M
Other Programs

Other Washington Districts

Lynden School District
$116,048
3,425 students
Burlington-Edison School District
$128,703
3,312 students
Centralia School District
$97,280
3,274 students
Ellensburg School District
$100,058
3,273 students
East Valley School District (Yakima)
$107,675
3,271 students
Aberdeen School District
$114,660
3,262 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in University Place School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts University Place School District's average teacher salary at $111,079, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does University Place School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

University Place School District pays 5.4% less than the Washington state average of $117,433. The district's average is $111,079.

How does University Place School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

University Place School District pays 29.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $111,079.

What is the per-pupil spending in University Place School District?

Per-pupil spending in University Place School District runs approximately $17,474 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in University Place School District?

University Place School District has 5,613 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of University Place School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of University Place School District's total expenditure of $98.1M (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. University Place 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.