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St. Mary Parish

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): St. Mary Parish pays an estimated average teacher salary of $81,482, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$81,482
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,817
Per-pupil spending
7,919
Students enrolled
64th
Pct. in LA
$81,482

St. Mary Parish (Louisiana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $81,482, roughly in line with the Louisiana average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 7,919 students.

  • 64th percentile for Louisiana
  • 64th percentile nationally
  • 31% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +11.6% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$81,482

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,817

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

7,919 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

1.7% above Louisiana average

Nationally, St. Mary Parish's estimated average out-pays 64% 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. Mary Parish's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$81,482 Top 36% higher than 64% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Mary 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. Mary Parish

St. Mary Parish is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Louisiana, serving 7,919 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,817. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $81,482, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2201620 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. Mary Parish runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 1.7% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (5.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Louisiana, it pays more than 64% of them.

St. Mary Parish reports $109.4M in total expenditure on the budget side against $119.8M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 31% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $17.2M, special-education teacher pay is $3.2M.

How does St. Mary 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. Mary Parish $81,482
Jefferson Parish $88,095
Louisiana avg $80,129
National avg $85,759

St. Mary Parish pays -7.5% less than Jefferson Parish · per-pupil $13,817 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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Salary-nearest districts to St. Mary Parish, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$119.8M
Total Revenue
$109.4M
Total Expenditure
$34.1M
Instruction Salaries
31% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$17.2M
Regular Program
$3.2M
Special Education
$1.3M
Vocational
$4.6M
Other Programs

Other Louisiana Districts

Caldwell Parish
$75,707
1,443 students
Red River Parish
$103,657
1,313 students
Vernon Parish
$74,585
7,975 students
St. Bernard Parish
$71,886
7,738 students
City of Monroe School District
$89,755
8,163 students
St. Martin Parish
$84,622
7,343 students

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The average teacher salary in St. Mary Parish is $81,482 (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. Mary Parish teacher pay compare to the Louisiana average?

St. Mary Parish pays 1.7% more than the Louisiana state average of $80,129. The district's average is $81,482.

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

St. Mary Parish pays 5.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $81,482.

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

NCES FY2022 data puts St. Mary Parish's per-student spending at approximately $13,817 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in St. Mary Parish?

St. Mary Parish has 7,919 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 31% of St. Mary Parish's total expenditure of $109.4M (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. Mary 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.