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School district · Missouri · LEAID 2912240

Forsyth R-iii

Forsyth R-iii's estimated average teacher salary is $61,276; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$61,276
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,287
Per-pupil spending
1,269
Students enrolled
85th
Pct. in MO
$61,276

Forsyth R-iii (Missouri) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $61,276, slightly below the Missouri average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,269 students.

  • 85th percentile for Missouri
  • 20th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$61,276

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,287

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,269 students

Salary vs State Average 98.1%

1.9% below Missouri average

Nationally, Forsyth R-iii'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.)

Forsyth R-iii's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$61,276 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. Forsyth R-iii $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 Forsyth R-iii

Forsyth R-iii is a small school district in Missouri, serving 1,269 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,287. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $61,276, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2912240 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $62,482, teacher pay in Forsyth R-iii runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (28.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 85% of them.

On the budget side, Forsyth R-iii reports $16.9M in total expenditure against $16.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 35% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.3M, special-education teacher pay is $1.1M.

How does Forsyth 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.

Forsyth R-iii $61,276
Springfield R-xii $60,085
Missouri avg $62,482
National avg $85,759

Forsyth R-iii pays +2.0% more than Springfield R-xii · per-pupil $13,287 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

$16.6M
Total Revenue
$16.9M
Total Expenditure
$5.8M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.3M
Regular Program
$1.1M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.5M
Other Programs

Other Missouri Districts

Jefferson Co. R-vii
$57,413
1,121 students
Trenton R-ix
$53,068
1,119 students
Salem R-80
$51,205
1,425 students
Mt. Vernon R-v
$55,945
1,426 students
Lawson R-xiv
$55,534
1,077 students
Houston R-i
$42,918
1,055 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Forsyth R-iii?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Forsyth R-iii's average teacher salary at $61,276, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Forsyth R-iii teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?

Forsyth R-iii pays 1.9% less than the Missouri state average of $62,482. The district's average is $61,276.

How does Forsyth R-iii teacher pay compare to the national average?

Forsyth R-iii pays 28.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $61,276.

What is the per-pupil spending in Forsyth R-iii?

Forsyth R-iii spends approximately $13,287 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Forsyth R-iii?

Forsyth R-iii has 1,269 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Forsyth R-iii's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Forsyth R-iii's total expenditure of $16.9M (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. Forsyth R-iii'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.