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Western Wayne Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Western Wayne Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $65,019, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$65,019
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,081
Per-pupil spending
801
Students enrolled
72nd
Pct. in IN
$65,019

Western Wayne Schools (Indiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $65,019, slightly below the Indiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 801 students.

  • 72nd percentile for Indiana
  • 28th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +18.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$65,019

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,081

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

801 students

Salary vs State Average 98.9%

1.1% below Indiana average

Nationally, Western Wayne Schools's estimated average out-pays 28% 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.)

Western Wayne Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$65,019 Top 72% higher than 28% 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. Western Wayne Schools $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 Western Wayne Schools

Western Wayne Schools is a small school district in Indiana, serving 801 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,081. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $65,019, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 1813050 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Indiana statewide average of $65,729, teacher pay in Western Wayne Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (24.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Indiana, it pays more than 72% of them.

Western Wayne Schools reports $11.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $12.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 30% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M.

How does Western Wayne Schools compare?

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

Western Wayne Schools $65,019
Fort Wayne Community Schools $64,731
Indiana avg $65,729
National avg $85,759

Western Wayne Schools pays +0.4% more than Fort Wayne Community Schools · per-pupil $14,081 vs $15,804

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Indiana districts

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Western Wayne Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Western Wayne Schools, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$12.1M
Total Revenue
$11.3M
Total Expenditure
$3.4M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.0M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Indiana Districts

Cowan Community School Corp
$50,937
814 students
Northeast School Corp
$60,320
786 students
Culver Community Schools Corp
$67,677
827 students
Jac-Cen-Del Community Sch Corp
$57,690
773 students
Springs Valley Com School Corp
$56,641
835 students
Tri-County School Corporation
$59,726
764 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Western Wayne Schools?

The average teacher salary in Western Wayne Schools is $65,019 (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 Western Wayne Schools teacher pay compare to the Indiana average?

Western Wayne Schools pays 1.1% less than the Indiana state average of $65,729. The district's average is $65,019.

How does Western Wayne Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Western Wayne Schools pays 24.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $65,019.

What is the per-pupil spending in Western Wayne Schools?

Per-pupil spending in Western Wayne Schools runs approximately $14,081 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Western Wayne Schools?

Western Wayne Schools has 801 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Western Wayne Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Western Wayne Schools's total expenditure of $11.3M (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. Western Wayne 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.