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School district · Nebraska · LEAID 3178660

Westside Community Schools

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $75,049 for Westside Community Schools - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$75,049
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,826
Per-pupil spending
6,221
Students enrolled
64th
Pct. in NE
$75,049

Westside Community Schools (Nebraska) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,049, slightly below the Nebraska average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 6,221 students.

  • 64th percentile for Nebraska
  • 52nd percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,049

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,826

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

6,221 students

Salary vs State Average 96.4%

3.6% below Nebraska average

Nationally, Westside Community Schools's estimated average out-pays 52% 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.)

Westside Community Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,049 Top 48% higher than 52% 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. Westside Community 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 Westside Community Schools

Westside Community Schools is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Nebraska, serving 6,221 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,826. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,049, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3178660 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Nebraska statewide average of $77,862, teacher pay in Westside Community Schools runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Nebraska, it pays more than 64% of them.

Westside Community Schools reports $98.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $106.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 34% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $21.2M, special-education teacher pay is $5.5M.

How does Westside Community Schools compare?

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

Westside Community Schools $75,049
Omaha Public Schools $86,078
Nebraska avg $77,862
National avg $85,759

Westside Community Schools pays -12.8% less than Omaha Public Schools · per-pupil $15,826 vs $17,584

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 Westside Community Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$106.8M
Total Revenue
$98.5M
Total Expenditure
$33.4M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$21.2M
Regular Program
$5.5M
Special Education
$1.6M
Other Programs

Other Nebraska Districts

Wahoo Public Schools
$82,210
1,099 students
Ashland-greenwood Public Schs
$67,221
1,062 students
Douglas Co West Community Schs
$78,397
1,039 students
Auburn Public Schools
$83,563
1,038 students
Holdrege Public Schools
$70,209
1,021 students
Adams Central Public Schools
$81,733
1,000 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Westside Community Schools?

The average teacher salary in Westside Community Schools is $75,049 (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 Westside Community Schools teacher pay compare to the Nebraska average?

Westside Community Schools pays 3.6% less than the Nebraska state average of $77,862. The district's average is $75,049.

How does Westside Community Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Westside Community Schools pays 12.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,049.

What is the per-pupil spending in Westside Community Schools?

Westside Community Schools spends approximately $15,826 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Westside Community Schools?

Westside Community Schools has 6,221 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Westside Community Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Westside Community Schools's total expenditure of $98.5M (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. Westside Community 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.