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School district · Mississippi · LEAID 2803390

Okolona Separate School Dist

Estimated average teacher salary of $49,913, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Okolona Separate School Dist - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$49,913
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,885
Per-pupil spending
521
Students enrolled
6th
Pct. in MS
$49,913

Okolona Separate School Dist (Mississippi) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $49,913, materially below the Mississippi average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 521 students.

  • 6th percentile for Mississippi
  • 4th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$49,913

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,885

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

521 students

Salary vs State Average 86.2%

13.8% below Mississippi average

Nationally, Okolona Separate School Dist'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.)

Okolona Separate School Dist's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$49,913 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%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $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. Okolona Separate School Dist $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 Okolona Separate School Dist

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

What the Numbers Say About Okolona Separate School Dist

Okolona Separate School Dist is a small school district in Mississippi, serving 521 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,885. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $49,913, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2803390 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Mississippi statewide average of $57,919, teacher pay in Okolona Separate School Dist runs materially below the state benchmark, a 13.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (41.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Mississippi, it pays more than 6% of them.

Budget figures show Okolona Separate School Dist reporting $7.8M in total expenditure against $8.1M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 33% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.3M.

How does Okolona Separate School Dist compare?

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

Okolona Separate School Dist $49,913
Desoto Co School Dist $54,520
Mississippi avg $57,919
National avg $85,759

Okolona Separate School Dist pays -8.4% less than Desoto Co School Dist · per-pupil $14,885 vs $9,536

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

$8.1M
Total Revenue
$7.8M
Total Expenditure
$2.6M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.6M
Regular Program
$0.3M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Mississippi Districts

North Panola School District
$53,610
1,253 students
Humphreys Co School Dist
$58,365
1,257 students
Jefferson Davis Co School Dist
$59,328
1,279 students
Booneville School Dist
$55,206
1,279 students
North Tippah School Dist
$51,749
1,294 students
West Jasper Consolidated Schools
$56,418
1,319 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Okolona Separate School Dist?

Okolona Separate School Dist's average teacher salary is $49,913, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Okolona Separate School Dist teacher pay compare to the Mississippi average?

Okolona Separate School Dist pays 13.8% less than the Mississippi state average of $57,919. The district's average is $49,913.

How does Okolona Separate School Dist teacher pay compare to the national average?

Okolona Separate School Dist pays 41.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $49,913.

What is the per-pupil spending in Okolona Separate School Dist?

Per-pupil spending in Okolona Separate School Dist runs approximately $14,885 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Okolona Separate School Dist?

Okolona Separate School Dist has 521 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Okolona Separate School Dist's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Okolona Separate School Dist's total expenditure of $7.8M (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. Okolona Separate School Dist'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.