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School district · New Mexico · LEAID 3501560

West Las Vegas Public Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $71,127, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for West Las Vegas Public Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$71,127
Est. avg teacher salary
$19,682
Per-pupil spending
1,530
Students enrolled
49th
Pct. in NM
$71,127

West Las Vegas Public Schools (New Mexico) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,127, slightly below the New Mexico average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,530 students.

  • 49th percentile for New Mexico
  • 43rd percentile nationally
  • 26% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +23.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,127

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,682

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,530 students

Salary vs State Average 98.1%

1.9% below New Mexico average

Nationally, West Las Vegas Public Schools's estimated average out-pays 43% 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 Las Vegas Public Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,127 Top 57% higher than 43% 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. This 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 the Numbers Say About West Las Vegas Public Schools

West Las Vegas Public Schools is a small school district in New Mexico, serving 1,530 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,682. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,127, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3501560 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the New Mexico statewide average of $72,485, teacher pay in West Las Vegas Public Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in New Mexico, it pays more than 49% of them.

On the budget side, West Las Vegas Public Schools reports $30.1M in total expenditure against $29.5M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 26% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.7M.

How does West Las Vegas Public Schools compare?

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

West Las Vegas Public Schools $71,127
Albuquerque Public Schools $71,721
New Mexico avg $72,485
National avg $85,759

West Las Vegas Public Schools pays -0.8% less than Albuquerque Public Schools · per-pupil $19,682 vs $15,508

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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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

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Salary-nearest districts to West Las Vegas Public Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$29.5M
Total Revenue
$30.1M
Total Expenditure
$7.8M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.1M
Regular Program
$0.7M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$1.5M
Other Programs

Other New Mexico Districts

Zuni Public Schools
$73,859
1,152 students
Cobre Consolidated Schools
$74,605
1,079 students
Tucumcari Public Schools
$68,585
891 students
Raton Public Schools
$74,000
843 students
Tularosa Municipal Schools
$75,055
809 students
Dexter Consolidated Schools
$63,459
794 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Las Vegas Public Schools?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts West Las Vegas Public Schools's average teacher salary at $71,127, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does West Las Vegas Public Schools teacher pay compare to the New Mexico average?

West Las Vegas Public Schools pays 1.9% less than the New Mexico state average of $72,485. The district's average is $71,127.

How does West Las Vegas Public Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

West Las Vegas Public Schools pays 17.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,127.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Las Vegas Public Schools?

West Las Vegas Public Schools spends approximately $19,682 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Las Vegas Public Schools?

West Las Vegas Public Schools has 1,530 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of West Las Vegas Public Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 26% of West Las Vegas Public Schools's total expenditure of $30.1M (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 Las Vegas Public Schools'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.