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School district · Missouri · LEAID 2928620

Southland C-9

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Southland C-9 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $46,033, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$46,033
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,441
Per-pupil spending
247
Students enrolled
13th
Pct. in MO
$46,033

Southland C-9 (Missouri) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $46,033, materially below the Missouri average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 247 students.

  • 13th percentile for Missouri
  • 2nd percentile nationally
  • 25% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$46,033

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,441

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

247 students

Salary vs State Average 73.7%

26.3% below Missouri average

Nationally, Southland C-9's estimated average out-pays 2% 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.)

Southland C-9's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$46,033 Top 98% higher than 2% 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. Southland C-9 $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 Southland C-9

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 2% of districts.
  • With just 247 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Southland C-9

Southland C-9 is a small school district in Missouri, serving 247 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,441. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $46,033, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2928620 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $62,482, teacher pay in Southland C-9 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 26.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (46.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 13% of them.

Budget figures show Southland C-9 reporting $4.3M in total expenditure against $4.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 25% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Southland C-9 compare?

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

Southland C-9 $46,033
Springfield R-xii $60,085
Missouri avg $62,482
National avg $85,759

Southland C-9 pays -23.4% less than Springfield R-xii · per-pupil $17,441 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

$4.0M
Total Revenue
$4.3M
Total Expenditure
$1.1M
Instruction Salaries
25% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.7M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Missouri Districts

Eminence R-i
$52,953
256 students
Meadville R-iv
$49,337
238 students
Hardin-central C-2
$48,657
236 students
Howell Valley R-i
$58,512
235 students
Brunswick R-ii
$55,234
259 students
Richland R-i
$65,150
260 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Southland C-9?

The average teacher salary in Southland C-9 is $46,033 (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 Southland C-9 teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?

Southland C-9 pays 26.3% less than the Missouri state average of $62,482. The district's average is $46,033.

How does Southland C-9 teacher pay compare to the national average?

Southland C-9 pays 46.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $46,033.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southland C-9?

NCES FY2022 data puts Southland C-9's per-student spending at approximately $17,441 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Southland C-9?

Southland C-9 has 247 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Southland C-9's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 25% of Southland C-9's total expenditure of $4.3M (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. Southland C-9'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.