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Columbia 93

Columbia 93's estimated average teacher salary is $61,155; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$61,155
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,957
Per-pupil spending
18,470
Students enrolled
84th
Pct. in MO
$61,155

Columbia 93 (Missouri) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $61,155, slightly below the Missouri average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 18,470 students.

  • 84th percentile for Missouri
  • 20th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$61,155

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,957

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

18,470 students

Salary vs State Average 97.9%

2.1% below Missouri average

Nationally, Columbia 93's estimated average out-pays 20% 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.)

Columbia 93's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$61,155 Top 80% higher than 20% 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. Columbia 93 $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 Columbia 93

Columbia 93 is a mid-sized school district in Missouri, serving 18,470 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,957. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $61,155, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2901000 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $62,482, teacher pay in Columbia 93 runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 2.1% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (28.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 84% of them.

On the budget side, Columbia 93 reports $294.7M in total expenditure against $305.2M 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 $57.8M, special-education teacher pay is $10.4M.

How does Columbia 93 compare?

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

Columbia 93 $61,155
Springfield R-xii $60,085
Missouri avg $62,482
National avg $85,759

Columbia 93 pays +1.8% more than Springfield R-xii · per-pupil $15,957 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$305.2M
Total Revenue
$294.7M
Total Expenditure
$89.6M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$57.8M
Regular Program
$10.4M
Special Education
$2.9M
Vocational
$10.3M
Other Programs

Other Missouri Districts

Hickman Mills C-1
$53,287
5,177 students
Carthage R-ix
$59,309
5,102 students
Sedalia 200
$56,345
5,014 students
Neosho School District
$53,278
4,846 students
St. Charles R-vi
$67,124
4,835 students
Fort Osage R-i
$60,795
4,804 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Columbia 93?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Columbia 93's average teacher salary at $61,155, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Columbia 93 teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?

Columbia 93 pays 2.1% less than the Missouri state average of $62,482. The district's average is $61,155.

How does Columbia 93 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Columbia 93 pays 28.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $61,155.

What is the per-pupil spending in Columbia 93?

NCES FY2022 data puts Columbia 93's per-student spending at approximately $15,957 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Columbia 93?

Columbia 93 has 18,470 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Columbia 93's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Columbia 93's total expenditure of $294.7M (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. Columbia 93'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.