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School district · Missouri · LEAID 2903270

Ash Grove R-iv

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Ash Grove R-iv pays an estimated average teacher salary of $49,348, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$49,348
Est. avg teacher salary
$10,864
Per-pupil spending
748
Students enrolled
32nd
Pct. in MO
$49,348

Ash Grove R-iv (Missouri) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $49,348, materially below the Missouri average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 748 students.

  • 32nd percentile for Missouri
  • 3rd percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$49,348

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,864

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

748 students

Salary vs State Average 79.0%

21.0% below Missouri average

Nationally, Ash Grove R-iv's estimated average out-pays 3% 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.)

Ash Grove R-iv's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$49,348 Top 97% higher than 3% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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. Ash Grove R-iv $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Ash Grove R-iv

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 3% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Ash Grove R-iv

Ash Grove R-iv is a small school district in Missouri, serving 748 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $10,864. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $49,348, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2903270 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $62,482, teacher pay in Ash Grove R-iv runs materially below the state benchmark, a 21.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (42.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 32% of them.

Ash Grove R-iv's budget totals $8.1M in expenditure against $9.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 34% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.4M.

How does Ash Grove R-iv compare?

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

Ash Grove R-iv $49,348
Springfield R-xii $60,085
Missouri avg $62,482
National avg $85,759

Ash Grove R-iv pays -17.9% less than Springfield R-xii · per-pupil $10,864 vs $17,624

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 Ash Grove R-iv, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$9.1M
Total Revenue
$8.1M
Total Expenditure
$2.7M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.9M
Regular Program
$0.4M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Missouri Districts

Lone Jack C-6
$51,649
767 students
Osage Co. R-iii
$55,616
768 students
Cabool R-iv
$50,486
768 students
Thayer R-ii
$48,785
727 students
Cole Camp R-i
$50,218
726 students
Diamond R-iv
$48,931
726 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Ash Grove R-iv?

Ash Grove R-iv's average teacher salary is $49,348, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Ash Grove R-iv teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?

Ash Grove R-iv pays 21.0% less than the Missouri state average of $62,482. The district's average is $49,348.

How does Ash Grove R-iv teacher pay compare to the national average?

Ash Grove R-iv pays 42.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $49,348.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ash Grove R-iv?

Per-pupil spending in Ash Grove R-iv runs approximately $10,864 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Ash Grove R-iv?

Ash Grove R-iv has 748 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Ash Grove R-iv's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Ash Grove R-iv's total expenditure of $8.1M (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. Ash Grove R-iv'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.