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School district · Massachusetts · LEAID 2512510

West Springfield

Estimated average teacher salary of $88,468, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for West Springfield - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$88,468
Est. avg teacher salary
$20,422
Per-pupil spending
3,851
Students enrolled
10th
Pct. in MA
$88,468

West Springfield (Massachusetts) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $88,468, materially below the Massachusetts average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,851 students.

  • 10th percentile for Massachusetts
  • 72nd percentile nationally
  • 39% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$88,468

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,422

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,851 students

Salary vs State Average 84.0%

16.0% below Massachusetts average

Nationally, West Springfield's estimated average out-pays 72% 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 Springfield's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$88,468 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 Springfield $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 Springfield

West Springfield is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Massachusetts, serving 3,851 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,422. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $88,468, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2512510 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Massachusetts statewide average of $105,323, teacher pay in West Springfield runs materially below the state benchmark, a 16.0% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (3.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Massachusetts, it pays more than 10% of them.

West Springfield's budget totals $78.6M in expenditure against $93.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 39% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $20.2M, special-education teacher pay is $3.6M.

How does West Springfield compare?

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

West Springfield $88,468
Boston $140,808
Massachusetts avg $105,323
National avg $85,759

West Springfield pays -37.2% less than Boston · per-pupil $20,422 vs $47,393

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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Revenue & Expenditure

$93.0M
Total Revenue
$78.6M
Total Expenditure
$30.5M
Instruction Salaries
39% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$20.2M
Regular Program
$3.6M
Special Education

Other Massachusetts Districts

Norwood
$105,168
3,444 students
Burlington
$122,789
3,440 students
Mansfield
$106,353
3,437 students
Easton
$100,554
3,418 students
Wellesley
$130,837
4,290 students
Dartmouth
$98,553
3,411 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Springfield?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts West Springfield's average teacher salary at $88,468, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does West Springfield teacher pay compare to the Massachusetts average?

West Springfield pays 16.0% less than the Massachusetts state average of $105,323. The district's average is $88,468.

How does West Springfield teacher pay compare to the national average?

West Springfield pays 3.2% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $88,468.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Springfield?

West Springfield spends approximately $20,422 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Springfield?

West Springfield has 3,851 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 39% of West Springfield's total expenditure of $78.6M (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 Springfield'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.