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School district · New Jersey · LEAID 3416950

Wanaque School District

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $90,087 for Wanaque School District - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$90,087
Est. avg teacher salary
$28,472
Per-pupil spending
851
Students enrolled
66th
Pct. in NJ
$90,087

Wanaque School District (New Jersey) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $90,087, slightly below the New Jersey average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 851 students.

  • 66th percentile for New Jersey
  • 74th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries

Avg Teacher Salary

$90,087

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$28,472

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

851 students

Salary vs State Average 99.8%

0.2% below New Jersey average

Nationally, Wanaque School District's estimated average out-pays 74% 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.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$90,087 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Wanaque School 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 Wanaque School District

  • Its per-pupil spending of $28,472 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Wanaque School District

Wanaque School District is a small school district in New Jersey, serving 851 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $28,472. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $90,087, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3416950 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Jersey statewide average of $90,256, teacher pay in Wanaque School District runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 0.2% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Jersey, it pays more than 66% of them.

Wanaque School District's budget totals $24.2M in expenditure against $25.5M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 34% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.7M, special-education teacher pay is $2.0M.

How does Wanaque School District compare?

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

Wanaque School District $90,087
Newark Public School District $95,301
New Jersey avg $90,256
National avg $85,759

Wanaque School District pays -5.5% less than Newark Public School District · per-pupil $28,472 vs $40,780

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

$25.5M
Total Revenue
$24.2M
Total Expenditure
$8.3M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.7M
Regular Program
$2.0M
Special Education
$0.6M
Other Programs

Other New Jersey Districts

Little Ferry Public School District
$81,951
792 students
Monmouth Regional High School
$87,551
911 students
Linwood City School District
$87,362
791 students
Guttenberg School District
$62,933
912 students
Rumson Borough School District
$81,395
914 students
Somers Point School District
$71,511
787 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Wanaque School District?

The average teacher salary in Wanaque School District is $90,087 (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 Wanaque School District teacher pay compare to the New Jersey average?

Wanaque School District pays 0.2% less than the New Jersey state average of $90,256. The district's average is $90,087.

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

Wanaque School District pays 5.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $90,087.

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

Wanaque School District spends approximately $28,472 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Wanaque School District?

Wanaque School District has 851 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Wanaque School District's total expenditure of $24.2M (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. Wanaque 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.