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School district · Missouri · LEAID 2916450

Kearney R-i

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Kearney R-i pays an estimated average teacher salary of $68,023, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$68,023
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,958
Per-pupil spending
3,557
Students enrolled
92nd
Pct. in MO
$68,023

Kearney R-i (Missouri) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,023, meaningfully above the Missouri average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,557 students.

  • 92nd percentile for Missouri
  • 35th percentile nationally
  • 38% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,023

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,958

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,557 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

8.9% above Missouri average

Nationally, Kearney R-i's estimated average out-pays 35% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Kearney R-i's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,023 Top 65% higher than 35% 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. Kearney R-i $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What the Numbers Say About Kearney R-i

Kearney R-i is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Missouri, serving 3,557 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,958. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,023, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2916450 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $62,482, teacher pay in Kearney R-i runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 8.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (20.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 92% of them.

Kearney R-i's budget totals $42.5M in expenditure against $49.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 38% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $10.9M, special-education teacher pay is $1.7M.

How does Kearney R-i compare?

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

Kearney R-i $68,023
Springfield R-xii $60,085
Missouri avg $62,482
National avg $85,759

Kearney R-i pays +13.2% more than Springfield R-xii · per-pupil $11,958 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

$49.3M
Total Revenue
$42.5M
Total Expenditure
$16.3M
Instruction Salaries
38% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$10.9M
Regular Program
$1.7M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$1.6M
Other Programs

Other Missouri Districts

Desoto 73
$61,330
2,578 students
Grain Valley R-v
$56,734
4,553 students
Marshall
$55,124
2,552 students
Center 58
$62,572
2,524 students
University City
$71,215
2,505 students
Willard R-ii
$55,488
4,635 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Kearney R-i?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Kearney R-i's average teacher salary at $68,023, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Kearney R-i teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?

Kearney R-i pays 8.9% more than the Missouri state average of $62,482. The district's average is $68,023.

How does Kearney R-i teacher pay compare to the national average?

Kearney R-i pays 20.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,023.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kearney R-i?

Kearney R-i spends approximately $11,958 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Kearney R-i?

Kearney R-i has 3,557 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Kearney R-i's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 38% of Kearney R-i's total expenditure of $42.5M (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. Kearney R-i'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.