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St. Landry Parish

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): St. Landry Parish pays an estimated average teacher salary of $66,493, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$66,493
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,633
Per-pupil spending
12,143
Students enrolled
7th
Pct. in LA
$66,493

St. Landry Parish (Louisiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $66,493, materially below the Louisiana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 12,143 students.

  • 7th percentile for Louisiana
  • 32nd percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$66,493

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,633

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

12,143 students

Salary vs State Average 83.0%

17.0% below Louisiana average

Nationally, St. Landry Parish's estimated average out-pays 32% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

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

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$66,493 Top 68% higher than 32% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. St. Landry 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. Landry Parish

St. Landry Parish is a mid-sized school district in Louisiana, serving 12,143 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,633. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $66,493, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2201560 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. Landry Parish runs materially below the state benchmark, a 17.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (22.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Louisiana, it pays more than 7% of them.

On the budget side, St. Landry Parish reports $177.7M in total expenditure against $179.4M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $31.6M, special-education teacher pay is $6.5M.

How does St. Landry 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. Landry Parish $66,493
Jefferson Parish $88,095
Louisiana avg $80,129
National avg $85,759

St. Landry Parish pays -24.5% less than Jefferson Parish · per-pupil $14,633 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

$179.4M
Total Revenue
$177.7M
Total Expenditure
$53.7M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$31.6M
Regular Program
$6.5M
Special Education
$1.7M
Vocational
$6.3M
Other Programs

Other Louisiana Districts

Lafourche Parish
$69,816
14,040 students
Acadia Parish
$71,243
9,365 students
Vermilion Parish
$70,067
9,291 students
St. Charles Parish
$90,475
9,137 students
Terrebonne Parish
$72,284
15,234 students
City of Monroe School District
$89,755
8,163 students

Frequently Asked Questions

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

St. Landry Parish's average teacher salary is $66,493, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does St. Landry Parish teacher pay compare to the Louisiana average?

St. Landry Parish pays 17.0% less than the Louisiana state average of $80,129. The district's average is $66,493.

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

St. Landry Parish pays 22.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $66,493.

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

St. Landry Parish spends approximately $14,633 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in St. Landry Parish?

St. Landry Parish has 12,143 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of St. Landry Parish's total expenditure of $177.7M (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. Landry 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.