School district · Louisiana · LEAID 2201980

West Feliciana Parish

Estimated average teacher salary of $91,415, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for West Feliciana Parish — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$91,415
Est. avg teacher salary
$31,888
Per-pupil spending
2,163
Students enrolled
91th
Pct. in LA

Avg Teacher Salary

$91,415

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$31,888

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,163 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

35.3% above Louisiana average

What the Numbers Say About West Feliciana Parish

West Feliciana Parish is a small school district in Louisiana, serving 2,163 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $31,888. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $91,415, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2201980 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Louisiana statewide average of $67,557, teacher pay in West Feliciana Parish runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 35.3% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (11.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Louisiana, it pays more than 91% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, West Feliciana Parish reports $69.0M in total expenditure against $44.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 19% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $7.5M, special-education teacher pay is $2.1M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does West Feliciana Parish compare?

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

West Feliciana Parish $91,415
Jefferson Parish $61,674
Louisiana avg $67,557
National avg $82,292

West Feliciana Parish pays +48.2% more than Jefferson Parish · per-pupil $31,888 vs $17,666

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Revenue & Expenditure

$44.3M
Total Revenue
$69.0M
Total Expenditure
$13.2M
Instruction Salaries
19% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$7.5M
Regular Program
$2.1M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$1.8M
Other Programs

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Feliciana Parish?

The estimated average teacher salary in West Feliciana Parish is $91,415 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does West Feliciana Parish teacher pay compare to the Louisiana average?

West Feliciana Parish pays 35.3% more than the Louisiana state average of $67,557. The district's estimated average is $91,415.

How does West Feliciana Parish teacher pay compare to the national average?

West Feliciana Parish pays 11.1% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $91,415.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Feliciana Parish?

West Feliciana Parish spends approximately $31,888 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Feliciana Parish?

West Feliciana Parish has 2,163 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of West Feliciana Parish's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 19% of West Feliciana Parish's total expenditure of $69.0M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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