Avg Teacher Salary
$71,009
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Missouri · LEAID 2912180
FORDLAND R-III
Estimated average teacher salary of $71,009, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for FORDLAND R-III — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $71,009
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $18,462
- Per-pupil spending
- 545
- Students enrolled
- 76th
- Pct. in MO
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,462
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
545 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
2.3% above Missouri average
What the Numbers Say About FORDLAND R-III
FORDLAND R-III is a small school district in Missouri, serving 545 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,462. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $71,009, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2912180 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $69,416, teacher pay in FORDLAND R-III runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 2.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (13.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 76% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, FORDLAND R-III reports $10.1M in total expenditure against $9.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 26% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
How does FORDLAND R-III compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Missouri average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
FORDLAND R-III pays -5.4% less than SPRINGFIELD R-XII · per-pupil $18,462 vs $17,624
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$9.7M
Total Revenue
$10.1M
Total Expenditure
$2.6M
Instruction Salaries
26% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$1.8M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs
Other Missouri Districts
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in FORDLAND R-III?
The estimated average teacher salary in FORDLAND R-III is $71,009 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does FORDLAND R-III teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?
FORDLAND R-III pays 2.3% more than the Missouri state average of $69,416. The district's estimated average is $71,009.
How does FORDLAND R-III teacher pay compare to the national average?
FORDLAND R-III pays 13.7% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $71,009.
What is the per-pupil spending in FORDLAND R-III?
FORDLAND R-III spends approximately $18,462 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in FORDLAND R-III?
FORDLAND R-III has 545 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of FORDLAND R-III's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 26% of FORDLAND R-III's total expenditure of $10.1M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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