PlainTeacher

School district · Missouri · LEAID 2925450

Poplar Bluff R-i

Estimated average teacher salary of $59,510, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Poplar Bluff R-i - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$59,510
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,465
Per-pupil spending
5,270
Students enrolled
82nd
Pct. in MO
$59,510

Poplar Bluff R-i (Missouri) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $59,510, slightly below the Missouri average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,270 students.

  • 82nd percentile for Missouri
  • 16th percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$59,510

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,465

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,270 students

Salary vs State Average 95.2%

4.8% below Missouri average

Nationally, Poplar Bluff R-i's estimated average out-pays 16% 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.)

Poplar Bluff R-i's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$59,510 Top 84% higher than 16% 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. Poplar Bluff R-i $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 the Numbers Say About Poplar Bluff R-i

Poplar Bluff R-i is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Missouri, serving 5,270 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,465. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $59,510, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2925450 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $62,482, teacher pay in Poplar Bluff R-i runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 4.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (30.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 82% of them.

Poplar Bluff R-i's budget totals $60.4M in expenditure against $66.3M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 35% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $11.6M, special-education teacher pay is $3.9M.

How does Poplar Bluff R-i compare?

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

Poplar Bluff R-i $59,510
Springfield R-xii $60,085
Missouri avg $62,482
National avg $85,759

Poplar Bluff R-i pays -1.0% less than Springfield R-xii · per-pupil $11,465 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

Find comparable Missouri 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 Poplar Bluff R-i, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Poplar Bluff R-i, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$66.3M
Total Revenue
$60.4M
Total Expenditure
$21.4M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$11.6M
Regular Program
$3.9M
Special Education
$1.0M
Vocational
$2.3M
Other Programs

Other Missouri Districts

Webster Groves
$75,257
4,486 students
Belton 124
$64,447
4,476 students
Waynesville R-vi
$67,098
6,133 students
Cape Girardeau 63
$52,180
4,395 students
Kirkwood R-vii
$90,333
6,147 students
Ladue
$80,553
4,382 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Poplar Bluff R-i?

The average teacher salary in Poplar Bluff R-i is $59,510 (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 Poplar Bluff R-i teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?

Poplar Bluff R-i pays 4.8% less than the Missouri state average of $62,482. The district's average is $59,510.

How does Poplar Bluff R-i teacher pay compare to the national average?

Poplar Bluff R-i pays 30.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $59,510.

What is the per-pupil spending in Poplar Bluff R-i?

Poplar Bluff R-i spends approximately $11,465 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Poplar Bluff R-i?

Poplar Bluff R-i has 5,270 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Poplar Bluff R-i's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Poplar Bluff R-i's total expenditure of $60.4M (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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTeacher Editorial

Embed this widget

Copy this snippet to embed a live-linked card on your own site.

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. Poplar Bluff R-i'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.