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School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3819020

Wahpeton 37

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $77,631 for Wahpeton 37 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$77,631
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,112
Per-pupil spending
1,215
Students enrolled
80th
Pct. in ND
$77,631

Wahpeton 37 (North Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $77,631, roughly in line with the North Dakota average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,215 students.

  • 80th percentile for North Dakota
  • 57th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$77,631

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,112

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,215 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.0% above North Dakota average

Nationally, Wahpeton 37's estimated average out-pays 57% 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.)

Wahpeton 37's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$77,631 Top 43% higher than 57% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Wahpeton 37 $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 Wahpeton 37

Wahpeton 37 is a small school district in North Dakota, serving 1,215 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,112. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $77,631, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3819020 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 Wahpeton 37 runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (9.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 80% of them.

On the budget side, Wahpeton 37 reports $20.8M in total expenditure against $22.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 29% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.8M, special-education teacher pay is $1.3M.

How does Wahpeton 37 compare?

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

Wahpeton 37 $77,631
Bismarck 1 $92,474
North Dakota avg $77,606
National avg $85,759

Wahpeton 37 pays -16.1% less than Bismarck 1 · per-pupil $17,112 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$22.0M
Total Revenue
$20.8M
Total Expenditure
$6.1M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.8M
Regular Program
$1.3M
Special Education
$0.9M
Other Programs

Other North Dakota Districts

New Rockford-sheyenne 2
$42,215
347 students
Washburn 4
$59,813
344 students
North Border 100
$62,759
335 students
Richardton-taylor 34
$61,892
335 students
Northwood 129
$66,428
334 students
Valley City 2
$82,351
1,048 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Wahpeton 37?

Wahpeton 37's average teacher salary is $77,631, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Wahpeton 37 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?

Wahpeton 37 pays 0.0% more than the North Dakota state average of $77,606. The district's average is $77,631.

How does Wahpeton 37 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Wahpeton 37 pays 9.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $77,631.

What is the per-pupil spending in Wahpeton 37?

Wahpeton 37 spends approximately $17,112 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Wahpeton 37?

Wahpeton 37 has 1,215 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Wahpeton 37's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Wahpeton 37's total expenditure of $20.8M (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. Wahpeton 37'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.