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School district · North Dakota · LEAID 3819410

West Fargo 6

Estimated average teacher salary of $65,347, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for West Fargo 6 - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$65,347
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,900
Per-pupil spending
12,236
Students enrolled
57th
Pct. in ND
$65,347

West Fargo 6 (North Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $65,347, materially below the North Dakota average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 12,236 students.

  • 57th percentile for North Dakota
  • 29th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +6.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$65,347

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,900

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

12,236 students

Salary vs State Average 84.2%

15.8% below North Dakota average

Nationally, West Fargo 6's estimated average out-pays 29% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

West Fargo 6's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$65,347 Top 71% higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. West Fargo 6 $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 West Fargo 6

West Fargo 6 is a mid-sized school district in North Dakota, serving 12,236 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,900. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $65,347, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3819410 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 West Fargo 6 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (23.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in North Dakota, it pays more than 57% of them.

Budget figures show West Fargo 6 reporting $219.0M in total expenditure against $207.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $40.4M, special-education teacher pay is $15.1M.

How does West Fargo 6 compare?

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

West Fargo 6 $65,347
Bismarck 1 $92,474
North Dakota avg $77,606
National avg $85,759

West Fargo 6 pays -29.3% less than Bismarck 1 · per-pupil $17,900 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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Salary-nearest districts to West Fargo 6, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$207.8M
Total Revenue
$219.0M
Total Expenditure
$62.0M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$40.4M
Regular Program
$15.1M
Special Education
$1.5M
Vocational
$5.0M
Other Programs

Other North Dakota Districts

Killdeer 16
$75,181
618 students
Lisbon 19
$60,728
616 students
Rugby 5
$64,098
615 students
Nedrose 4
$63,498
611 students
Dunseith 1
$76,945
590 students
Hazen 3
$63,372
575 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Fargo 6?

West Fargo 6's average teacher salary is $65,347, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does West Fargo 6 teacher pay compare to the North Dakota average?

West Fargo 6 pays 15.8% less than the North Dakota state average of $77,606. The district's average is $65,347.

How does West Fargo 6 teacher pay compare to the national average?

West Fargo 6 pays 23.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $65,347.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Fargo 6?

NCES FY2022 data puts West Fargo 6's per-student spending at approximately $17,900 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Fargo 6?

West Fargo 6 has 12,236 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of West Fargo 6's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of West Fargo 6's total expenditure of $219.0M (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. West Fargo 6'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.