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School district · Ohio · LEAID 3904888

West Muskingum Local

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): West Muskingum Local pays an estimated average teacher salary of $68,586, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$68,586
Est. avg teacher salary
$10,958
Per-pupil spending
1,483
Students enrolled
6th
Pct. in OH
$68,586

West Muskingum Local (Ohio) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,586, materially below the Ohio average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,483 students.

  • 6th percentile for Ohio
  • 37th percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -7.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,586

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,958

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,483 students

Salary vs State Average 71.2%

28.8% below Ohio average

Nationally, West Muskingum Local's estimated average out-pays 37% 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 Muskingum Local's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,586 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Muskingum 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 Muskingum Local

West Muskingum Local is a small school district in Ohio, serving 1,483 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $10,958. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,586, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3904888 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 Muskingum Local runs materially below the state benchmark, a 28.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (20.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Ohio, it pays more than 6% of them.

Budget figures show West Muskingum Local reporting $16.3M in total expenditure against $21.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.7M.

How does West Muskingum 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 Muskingum Local $68,586
Columbus City School District $98,145
Ohio avg $96,303
National avg $85,759

West Muskingum Local pays -30.1% less than Columbus City School District · per-pupil $10,958 vs $22,434

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 Muskingum Local, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$21.0M
Total Revenue
$16.3M
Total Expenditure
$5.1M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.9M
Regular Program
$0.7M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational

Other Ohio Districts

Milton-Union Exempted Village
$76,707
1,409 students
Miami East Local
$86,742
1,405 students
Coshocton City
$89,366
1,562 students
Meigs Local
$86,431
1,562 students
Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City
$103,651
1,564 students
Carlisle Local
$90,380
1,564 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Muskingum Local?

The average teacher salary in West Muskingum Local is $68,586 (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 West Muskingum Local teacher pay compare to the Ohio average?

West Muskingum Local pays 28.8% less than the Ohio state average of $96,303. The district's average is $68,586.

How does West Muskingum Local teacher pay compare to the national average?

West Muskingum Local pays 20.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,586.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Muskingum Local?

NCES FY2022 data puts West Muskingum Local's per-student spending at approximately $10,958 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Muskingum Local?

West Muskingum Local has 1,483 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of West Muskingum Local's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of West Muskingum Local's total expenditure of $16.3M (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 Muskingum 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.