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School district · Missouri · LEAID 2921510

Mountain Grove R-iii

Mountain Grove R-iii's estimated average teacher salary is $50,238; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$50,238
Est. avg teacher salary
$10,839
Per-pupil spending
1,598
Students enrolled
37th
Pct. in MO
$50,238

Mountain Grove R-iii (Missouri) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $50,238, materially below the Missouri average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,598 students.

  • 37th percentile for Missouri
  • 4th percentile nationally
  • 34% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +5.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$50,238

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,839

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,598 students

Salary vs State Average 80.4%

19.6% below Missouri average

Nationally, Mountain Grove R-iii's estimated average out-pays 4% 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.)

Mountain Grove R-iii's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$50,238 Top 96% higher than 4% 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. Mountain Grove R-iii $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 stands out about Mountain Grove R-iii

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 4% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About Mountain Grove R-iii

Mountain Grove R-iii is a small school district in Missouri, serving 1,598 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $10,839. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $50,238, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2921510 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $62,482, teacher pay in Mountain Grove R-iii runs materially below the state benchmark, a 19.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (41.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 37% of them.

Mountain Grove R-iii reports $17.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $18.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 34% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M.

How does Mountain Grove R-iii compare?

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

Mountain Grove R-iii $50,238
Springfield R-xii $60,085
Missouri avg $62,482
National avg $85,759

Mountain Grove R-iii pays -16.4% less than Springfield R-xii · per-pupil $10,839 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

$18.7M
Total Revenue
$17.3M
Total Expenditure
$5.9M
Instruction Salaries
34% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.0M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.6M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Missouri Districts

Gasconade Co. R-ii
$48,345
1,831 students
Reeds Spring R-iv
$61,352
1,833 students
Hancock Place
$71,512
1,360 students
Clinton
$53,718
1,841 students
Clever R-v
$51,596
1,351 students
Bowling Green R-i
$53,082
1,349 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Mountain Grove R-iii?

Mountain Grove R-iii's average teacher salary is $50,238, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Mountain Grove R-iii teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?

Mountain Grove R-iii pays 19.6% less than the Missouri state average of $62,482. The district's average is $50,238.

How does Mountain Grove R-iii teacher pay compare to the national average?

Mountain Grove R-iii pays 41.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $50,238.

What is the per-pupil spending in Mountain Grove R-iii?

Mountain Grove R-iii spends approximately $10,839 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Mountain Grove R-iii?

Mountain Grove R-iii has 1,598 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Mountain Grove R-iii's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 34% of Mountain Grove R-iii's total expenditure of $17.3M (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. Mountain Grove R-iii'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.