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Valley School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Valley School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $80,090, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$80,090
Est. avg teacher salary
$10,948
Per-pupil spending
1,330
Students enrolled
2nd
Pct. in WA
$80,090

Valley School District (Washington) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $80,090, materially below the Washington average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,330 students.

  • 2nd percentile for Washington
  • 62nd percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -50.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$80,090

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,948

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,330 students

Salary vs State Average 68.2%

31.8% below Washington average

Nationally, Valley School District's estimated average out-pays 62% 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.)

Valley School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$80,090 Top 38% higher than 62% 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. Valley School District $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 Valley School District

Valley School District is a small school district in Washington, serving 1,330 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $10,948. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $80,090, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 5309240 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Washington statewide average of $117,433, teacher pay in Valley School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 31.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (6.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Washington, it pays more than 2% of them.

On the budget side, Valley School District reports $14.6M in total expenditure against $16.4M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Valley 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.

Valley School District $80,090
Seattle School District No. 1 $133,407
Washington avg $117,433
National avg $85,759

Valley School District pays -40.0% less than Seattle School District No. 1 · per-pupil $10,948 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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Salary-nearest districts to Valley School District, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$16.4M
Total Revenue
$14.6M
Total Expenditure
$3.9M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.0M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Washington Districts

Stevenson-Carson School District
$106,571
803 students
Bridgeport School District
$96,193
797 students
Medical Lake School District
$85,047
1,871 students
Nooksack Valley School District
$115,044
1,878 students
Winlock School District
$93,371
777 students
Dieringer School District
$124,442
1,362 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Valley School District?

The average teacher salary in Valley School District is $80,090 (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 Valley School District teacher pay compare to the Washington average?

Valley School District pays 31.8% less than the Washington state average of $117,433. The district's average is $80,090.

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

Valley School District pays 6.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $80,090.

What is the per-pupil spending in Valley School District?

Valley School District spends approximately $10,948 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Valley School District?

Valley School District has 1,330 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Valley School District's total expenditure of $14.6M (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. Valley 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.