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School district · Ohio · LEAID 3904621

West Liberty-Salem Local

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): West Liberty-Salem Local pays an estimated average teacher salary of $82,339, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$82,339
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,363
Per-pupil spending
1,161
Students enrolled
37th
Pct. in OH
$82,339

West Liberty-Salem Local (Ohio) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $82,339, materially below the Ohio average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,161 students.

  • 37th percentile for Ohio
  • 65th percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +13.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,339

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,363

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,161 students

Salary vs State Average 85.5%

14.5% below Ohio average

Nationally, West Liberty-Salem Local's estimated average out-pays 65% 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.)

West Liberty-Salem Local's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$82,339 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Liberty-Salem Local $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 Liberty-Salem Local

West Liberty-Salem Local is a small school district in Ohio, serving 1,161 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,363. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $82,339, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3904621 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Ohio statewide average of $96,303, teacher pay in West Liberty-Salem Local runs materially below the state benchmark, a 14.5% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Ohio, it pays more than 37% of them.

West Liberty-Salem Local reports $15.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $16.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 36% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does West Liberty-Salem Local compare?

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

West Liberty-Salem Local $82,339
Columbus City School District $98,145
Ohio avg $96,303
National avg $85,759

West Liberty-Salem Local pays -16.1% less than Columbus City School District · per-pupil $13,363 vs $22,434

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$16.9M
Total Revenue
$15.5M
Total Expenditure
$5.6M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.2M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational

Other Ohio Districts

Bluffton Exempted Village
$77,383
1,183 students
Evergreen Local
$92,373
1,136 students
Scioto Valley Local
$93,489
1,187 students
Elmwood Local
$88,282
1,187 students
Lorain County JVS
$101,400
1,130 students
Green Local
$80,283
1,129 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Liberty-Salem Local?

West Liberty-Salem Local's average teacher salary is $82,339, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does West Liberty-Salem Local teacher pay compare to the Ohio average?

West Liberty-Salem Local pays 14.5% less than the Ohio state average of $96,303. The district's average is $82,339.

How does West Liberty-Salem Local teacher pay compare to the national average?

West Liberty-Salem Local pays 4.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $82,339.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Liberty-Salem Local?

Per-pupil spending in West Liberty-Salem Local runs approximately $13,363 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Liberty-Salem Local?

West Liberty-Salem Local has 1,161 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of West Liberty-Salem Local's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of West Liberty-Salem Local's total expenditure of $15.5M (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 Liberty-Salem Local'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.