Avg Teacher Salary
$83,011
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Missouri · LEAID 2916400
KANSAS CITY 33
Estimated average teacher salary of $83,011, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for KANSAS CITY 33 — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $83,011
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $19,566
- Per-pupil spending
- 14,094
- Students enrolled
- 95th
- Pct. in MO
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,566
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
14,094 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
19.6% above Missouri average
What the Numbers Say About KANSAS CITY 33
KANSAS CITY 33 is a mid-sized school district in Missouri, serving 14,094 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $19,566. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $83,011, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2916400 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $69,416, teacher pay in KANSAS CITY 33 runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 19.6% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (0.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 95% 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, KANSAS CITY 33 reports $275.8M in total expenditure against $307.6M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 28% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $46.4M, special-education teacher pay is $6.7M. 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 KANSAS CITY 33 compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Missouri average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
KANSAS CITY 33 pays +10.6% more than SPRINGFIELD R-XII · per-pupil $19,566 vs $17,624
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$307.6M
Total Revenue
$275.8M
Total Expenditure
$78.0M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$46.4M
Regular Program
$6.7M
Special Education
$1.8M
Vocational
$11.7M
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 KANSAS CITY 33?
The estimated average teacher salary in KANSAS CITY 33 is $83,011 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does KANSAS CITY 33 teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?
KANSAS CITY 33 pays 19.6% more than the Missouri state average of $69,416. The district's estimated average is $83,011.
How does KANSAS CITY 33 teacher pay compare to the national average?
KANSAS CITY 33 pays 0.9% above the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $83,011.
What is the per-pupil spending in KANSAS CITY 33?
KANSAS CITY 33 spends approximately $19,566 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in KANSAS CITY 33?
KANSAS CITY 33 has 14,094 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of KANSAS CITY 33's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 28% of KANSAS CITY 33's total expenditure of $275.8M (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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