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St. James Parish

St. James Parish's estimated average teacher salary is $79,307; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$79,307
Est. avg teacher salary
$24,636
Per-pupil spending
3,425
Students enrolled
51st
Pct. in LA
$79,307

St. James Parish (Louisiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $79,307, slightly below the Louisiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 3,425 students.

  • 51st percentile for Louisiana
  • 60th percentile nationally
  • 23% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +8.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$79,307

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$24,636

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

3,425 students

Salary vs State Average 99.0%

1.0% below Louisiana average

Nationally, St. James Parish's estimated average out-pays 60% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

St. James Parish's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$79,307 Top 40% higher than 60% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). This entry sits in this band. $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. St. James Parish $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 the Numbers Say About St. James Parish

St. James Parish is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Louisiana, serving 3,425 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $24,636. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $79,307, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2201500 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Louisiana statewide average of $80,129, teacher pay in St. James Parish runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 1.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (7.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Louisiana, it pays more than 51% of them.

St. James Parish's budget totals $84.4M in expenditure against $72.7M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 23% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $12.4M, special-education teacher pay is $2.7M.

How does St. James Parish compare?

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

St. James Parish $79,307
Jefferson Parish $88,095
Louisiana avg $80,129
National avg $85,759

St. James Parish pays -10.0% less than Jefferson Parish · per-pupil $24,636 vs $17,666

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

$72.7M
Total Revenue
$84.4M
Total Expenditure
$19.1M
Instruction Salaries
23% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.4M
Regular Program
$2.7M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$1.8M
Other Programs

Other Louisiana Districts

West Carroll Parish
$68,776
1,812 students
Avoyelles Parish
$75,706
5,039 students
St. John the Baptist Parish
$82,969
5,109 students
East Feliciana Parish
$57,159
1,686 students
Claiborne Parish
$82,441
1,678 students
Natchitoches Parish
$77,696
5,245 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in St. James Parish?

The average teacher salary in St. James Parish is $79,307 (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 St. James Parish teacher pay compare to the Louisiana average?

St. James Parish pays 1.0% less than the Louisiana state average of $80,129. The district's average is $79,307.

How does St. James Parish teacher pay compare to the national average?

St. James Parish pays 7.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $79,307.

What is the per-pupil spending in St. James Parish?

St. James Parish spends approximately $24,636 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in St. James Parish?

St. James Parish has 3,425 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of St. James Parish's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 23% of St. James Parish's total expenditure of $84.4M (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.

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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. St. James Parish'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.