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School district · Missouri · LEAID 2908370

FT. ZUMWALT R-II

Estimated average teacher salary of $80,921, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for FT. ZUMWALT R-II — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$80,921
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,917
Per-pupil spending
17,276
Students enrolled
93th
Pct. in MO

Avg Teacher Salary

$80,921

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,917

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

17,276 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

16.6% above Missouri average

What the Numbers Say About FT. ZUMWALT R-II

FT. ZUMWALT R-II is a mid-sized school district in Missouri, serving 17,276 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,917. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $80,921, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2908370 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $69,416, teacher pay in FT. ZUMWALT R-II runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 16.6% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (1.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 93% 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, FT. ZUMWALT R-II reports $240.4M in total expenditure against $271.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 39% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $63.3M, special-education teacher pay is $14.3M. 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 FT. ZUMWALT R-II compare?

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

FT. ZUMWALT R-II $80,921
SPRINGFIELD R-XII $75,084
Missouri avg $69,416
National avg $82,292

FT. ZUMWALT R-II pays +7.8% more than SPRINGFIELD R-XII · per-pupil $13,917 vs $17,624

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$271.9M
Total Revenue
$240.4M
Total Expenditure
$93.2M
Instruction Salaries
39% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$63.3M
Regular Program
$14.3M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$5.4M
Other Programs

Other Missouri Districts

CLAYTON
$143,371
2,385 students
WEST PLATTE CO. R-II
$114,372
549 students
BRENTWOOD
$112,280
818 students
PATTONVILLE R-III
$103,627
5,934 students
ST. CHARLES R-VI
$100,737
4,835 students
LESTERVILLE R-IV
$98,571
224 students

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 FT. ZUMWALT R-II?

The estimated average teacher salary in FT. ZUMWALT R-II is $80,921 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does FT. ZUMWALT R-II teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?

FT. ZUMWALT R-II pays 16.6% more than the Missouri state average of $69,416. The district's estimated average is $80,921.

How does FT. ZUMWALT R-II teacher pay compare to the national average?

FT. ZUMWALT R-II pays 1.7% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $80,921.

What is the per-pupil spending in FT. ZUMWALT R-II?

FT. ZUMWALT R-II spends approximately $13,917 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in FT. ZUMWALT R-II?

FT. ZUMWALT R-II has 17,276 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of FT. ZUMWALT R-II's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 39% of FT. ZUMWALT R-II's total expenditure of $240.4M (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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