Avg Teacher Salary
$75,635
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Missouri · LEAID 2916950
LA PLATA R-II
Estimated average teacher salary of $75,635, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for LA PLATA R-II — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $75,635
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $13,485
- Per-pupil spending
- 307
- Students enrolled
- 86th
- Pct. in MO
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,485
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
307 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
9.0% above Missouri average
What the Numbers Say About LA PLATA R-II
LA PLATA R-II is a small school district in Missouri, serving 307 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,485. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $75,635, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2916950 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $69,416, teacher pay in LA PLATA R-II runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 9.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (8.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 86% 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, LA PLATA R-II reports $4.1M in total expenditure against $4.1M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 37% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M. 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 LA PLATA 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.
LA PLATA R-II pays +0.7% more than SPRINGFIELD R-XII · per-pupil $13,485 vs $17,624
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$4.1M
Total Revenue
$4.1M
Total Expenditure
$1.5M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$1.1M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
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 LA PLATA R-II?
The estimated average teacher salary in LA PLATA R-II is $75,635 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does LA PLATA R-II teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?
LA PLATA R-II pays 9.0% more than the Missouri state average of $69,416. The district's estimated average is $75,635.
How does LA PLATA R-II teacher pay compare to the national average?
LA PLATA R-II pays 8.1% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $75,635.
What is the per-pupil spending in LA PLATA R-II?
LA PLATA R-II spends approximately $13,485 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in LA PLATA R-II?
LA PLATA R-II has 307 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of LA PLATA R-II's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 37% of LA PLATA R-II's total expenditure of $4.1M (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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