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School district · South Dakota · LEAID 4678570

White River School District 47-1

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $60,652 for White River School District 47-1 - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$60,652
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,345
Per-pupil spending
383
Students enrolled
61st
Pct. in SD
$60,652

White River School District 47-1 (South Dakota) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $60,652, materially below the South Dakota average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 383 students.

  • 61st percentile for South Dakota
  • 19th percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +19.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$60,652

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,345

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

383 students

Salary vs State Average 94.8%

5.2% below South Dakota average

Nationally, White River School District 47-1's estimated average out-pays 19% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

White River School District 47-1's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$60,652 Top 81% higher than 19% 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. This district $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 stands out about White River School District 47-1

  • With just 383 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About White River School District 47-1

White River School District 47-1 is a small school district in South Dakota, serving 383 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,345. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $60,652, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 4678570 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the South Dakota statewide average of $63,995, teacher pay in White River School District 47-1 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 5.2% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (29.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in South Dakota, it pays more than 61% of them.

On the budget side, White River School District 47-1 reports $7.0M in total expenditure against $8.0M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 36% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.5M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does White River School District 47-1 compare?

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

White River School District 47-1 $60,652
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 $65,036
South Dakota avg $63,995
National avg $85,759

White River School District 47-1 pays -6.7% less than Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · per-pupil $18,345 vs $12,503

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$8.0M
Total Revenue
$7.0M
Total Expenditure
$2.5M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.5M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other South Dakota Districts

Plankinton School District 01-1
$47,049
310 students
Haakon School District 27-1
$56,509
308 students
Willow Lake School District 12-3
$57,601
307 students
Florence School District 14-1
$56,039
307 students
Gayville-Volin School District 63-1
$57,037
302 students
Arlington School District 38-1
$65,622
300 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in White River School District 47-1?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts White River School District 47-1's average teacher salary at $60,652, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does White River School District 47-1 teacher pay compare to the South Dakota average?

White River School District 47-1 pays 5.2% less than the South Dakota state average of $63,995. The district's average is $60,652.

How does White River School District 47-1 teacher pay compare to the national average?

White River School District 47-1 pays 29.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $60,652.

What is the per-pupil spending in White River School District 47-1?

White River School District 47-1 spends approximately $18,345 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in White River School District 47-1?

White River School District 47-1 has 383 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of White River School District 47-1's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of White River School District 47-1's total expenditure of $7.0M (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. White River School District 47-1'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.