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School district · Kansas · LEAID 2008880

Little River

Estimated average teacher salary of $52,141, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Little River - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$52,141
Est. avg teacher salary
$45,440
Per-pupil spending
291
Students enrolled
15th
Pct. in KS
$52,141

Little River (Kansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $52,141, materially below the Kansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 291 students.

  • 15th percentile for Kansas
  • 5th percentile nationally
  • 10% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +14.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$52,141

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$45,440

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

291 students

Salary vs State Average 78.2%

21.8% below Kansas average

Nationally, Little River's estimated average out-pays 5% 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.)

Little River's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$52,141 Top 95% higher than 5% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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. Little River $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 stands out about Little River

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 5% of districts.
  • This district's small enrollment (291 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $45,440 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Little River

Little River is a small school district in Kansas, serving 291 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $45,440. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $52,141, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2008880 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Kansas statewide average of $66,655, teacher pay in Little River runs materially below the state benchmark, a 21.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (39.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Kansas, it pays more than 15% of them.

Little River's budget totals $13.2M in expenditure against $6.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 10% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.1M.

How does Little River compare?

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

Little River $52,141
Wichita $55,815
Kansas avg $66,655
National avg $85,759

Little River pays -6.6% less than Wichita · per-pupil $45,440 vs $17,574

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

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Kansas districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Little River, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Little River, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$6.3M
Total Revenue
$13.2M
Total Expenditure
$1.4M
Instruction Salaries
10% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.1M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Kansas Districts

Caldwell
$65,618
262 students
Quinter Public Schools
$41,842
321 students
Satanta
$62,780
259 students
Dighton
$52,136
258 students
Comanche County
$55,234
325 students
Ellis
$48,000
325 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Little River?

The average teacher salary in Little River is $52,141 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's REPORTED teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does Little River teacher pay compare to the Kansas average?

Little River pays 21.8% less than the Kansas state average of $66,655. The district's average is $52,141.

How does Little River teacher pay compare to the national average?

Little River pays 39.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $52,141.

What is the per-pupil spending in Little River?

Per-pupil spending in Little River runs approximately $45,440 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Little River?

Little River has 291 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Little River's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 10% of Little River's total expenditure of $13.2M (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. Little River'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.