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School district · Missouri · LEAID 2925140

Pike Co. R-iii

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $48,312 for Pike Co. R-iii - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$48,312
Est. avg teacher salary
$18,416
Per-pupil spending
435
Students enrolled
25th
Pct. in MO
$48,312

Pike Co. R-iii (Missouri) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $48,312, materially below the Missouri average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 435 students.

  • 25th percentile for Missouri
  • 3rd percentile nationally
  • 27% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +17.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$48,312

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,416

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

435 students

Salary vs State Average 77.3%

22.7% below Missouri average

Nationally, Pike Co. R-iii's estimated average out-pays 3% 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.)

Pike Co. R-iii's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$48,312 Top 97% higher than 3% 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. Pike Co. R-iii $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 Pike Co. R-iii

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 3% of districts.
  • With just 435 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Pike Co. R-iii

Pike Co. R-iii is a small school district in Missouri, serving 435 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $18,416. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $48,312, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2925140 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $62,482, teacher pay in Pike Co. R-iii runs materially below the state benchmark, a 22.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (43.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 25% of them.

Budget figures show Pike Co. R-iii reporting $8.0M in total expenditure against $7.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 27% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.3M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Pike Co. 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.

Pike Co. R-iii $48,312
Springfield R-xii $60,085
Missouri avg $62,482
National avg $85,759

Pike Co. R-iii pays -19.6% less than Springfield R-xii · per-pupil $18,416 vs $17,624

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$7.8M
Total Revenue
$8.0M
Total Expenditure
$2.2M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.3M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.5M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Missouri Districts

Polo R-vii
$48,141
427 students
Midway R-i
$56,016
444 students
Concordia R-ii
$54,765
420 students
Knox Co. R-i
$54,196
450 students
Wellington-napoleon R-ix
$53,905
419 students
Wheaton R-iii
$51,190
452 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Pike Co. R-iii?

The average teacher salary in Pike Co. R-iii is $48,312 (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 Pike Co. R-iii teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?

Pike Co. R-iii pays 22.7% less than the Missouri state average of $62,482. The district's average is $48,312.

How does Pike Co. R-iii teacher pay compare to the national average?

Pike Co. R-iii pays 43.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $48,312.

What is the per-pupil spending in Pike Co. R-iii?

Per-pupil spending in Pike Co. R-iii runs approximately $18,416 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Pike Co. R-iii?

Pike Co. R-iii has 435 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Pike Co. R-iii's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 27% of Pike Co. R-iii's total expenditure of $8.0M (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. Pike Co. 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.