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School district · Missouri · LEAID 2930660

University City

University City is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Missouri districts (2,535 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort). Per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for University City come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2023).

$70,000
Est. avg teacher salary

Well above benchmark

$20,759
Per-pupil spending
2,535
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in MO
$70,000

University City is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Missouri districts (2,535 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort). Estimated average teacher salary is $70,000, near the national average of $70,245, serving 2,535 students (NCES CCD F-33, FY2023).

  • Smaller enrollment scale: University City is in the smallest third by enrollment among comparable Missouri districts (2,535 students in the NCES CCD F-33 cohort).
  • 96th percentile for Missouri
  • 59th percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • Missouri ranks #43 of 49 on the salary estimate and #18 of 49 on enrollment in the same reliable-district pool.
  • University City ranks #18 of 405 Missouri districts by estimated teacher salary and #28 of 405 by per-pupil spending. Clayton pay #1 at $94,417 is not Brentwood spending #1 at $36,741 per pupil
  • +16.3% estimated-basis panel FY2019→FY2023 (not applied to the FTE figure above)

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Instructional payroll mix vs Missouri median

Among 514 Missouri districts that break out F-33 program salary totals, University City's instructional payroll puts 3.2% into special education , 6.9 points below the state median of 10.1%. Special-education salary is a thinner slice of instructional pay here than at the median Missouri district, not a judgment of need, only of how F-33 codes the payroll.

Program University City MO median Gap
Regular program 81.5% 74.8% +6.7 pp
Special education 3.2% 10.1% -6.9 pp
Vocational programs 2.6% 4.1% -1.6 pp
Other programs 12.7% 10.0% +2.7 pp

Shares are of this district's reported F-33 teacher-salary program totals (Z35–Z38), compared with the median share across 514 in-state peers with a positive program sum. NCES LEAID 2930660 · FY2023.

LEAID 2930660 · NCES CCD F-33 FY2023

University City F-33 compensation desk

SALARY-HIGH +34% vs state RANK-ST-TOP P96 in state RANK-NAT-MID P59 national PPE-MID $21K/pupil ENR-MID 2,535 students INSTR-LOW 30% instr BASIS-FTE FTE-reported PHOTO-NEAR Near Mehlville FY-2023-MID FY2023 book

FY2023: $70,000 estimated average teacher salary · P96 in Missouri · P59 nationally · 30% instructional salary share. Nearest salary peer: Blue (+$482est. salary).

Salary neighbourhood chart for University City

Salary neighbourhood · University City

University City already leads most of its in-state peer set; the chart plots it against the top and bottom pay poles for context (NCES F-33 FY2023, not a full state reprint).

est. salary
Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey As of FY2023
Appropriate use & corrections
National salary distribution for University City

University City's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$70,000 Top 41% higher than 59% of 10,684 US districts

Show national distribution $30,000–$40,000: 155 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 1,360 US districts (13%). Below this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 2,382 US districts (22%). Below this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,402 US districts (22%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 1,633 US districts (15%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$90,000: 1,097 US districts (10%). Above this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 662 US districts (6%). Above this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 371 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $110,000–$120,000: 249 US districts (2%). Above this entry. $120,000–$130,000: 156 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $130,000–$140,000: 112 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $140,000–$150,000: 57 US districts (1%). Above this entry. $150,000–$160,000: 25 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $160,000–$170,000: 13 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $170,000–$180,000: 10 US districts (0%). Above this entry. $180,000–$190,000: 0 US districts (0%). Above this entry. University City $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, FY2023 · FY2023

University City in Missouri's upper-third pay band

Same 405 districts with a usable salary and a comparable per-pupil figure (NCES F-33 FY2023)

est. avg salary

What this shows University City ranks #18 of 405 Missouri districts by estimated teacher salary and #28 of 405 by per-pupil spending. Clayton pay #1 at $94,417 is not Brentwood spending #1 at $36,741 per pupil

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2023 As of FY2023

The same districts by per-pupil spending

University City is marked; a high spending bar is not a high pay bar

per pupil

What this shows Brentwood leads spending at $36,741 per pupil; Clayton leads pay.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2023 As of FY2023

What stands out about University City

  • Enrolment fell from 2,701 to 2,535 students (6.1% down) across FY2019–FY2023 while the instructional salary pool per teacher went up. Districts on that path are usually holding staffing steady against a falling roll, which lifts the per-teacher figure without anyone getting a raise, so read this page's salary estimate alongside the enrolment line rather than on its own.

This pay stretches further than the headline figure suggests

Nominal district estimate
$70,000

The FY2023 salary estimate shown in the hero.

Missouri price level
91.1 / 100

BEA all-items regional price parity; 100 is the U.S. average.

National-price equivalent
$76,835

+10% versus the nominal figure.

Prices in Missouri run below the national average, so this salary has roughly the buying power of the national-price equivalent above. A district in a costlier state can advertise a larger nominal salary and still leave a teacher with less.

Regional price parity: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2023 all-items RPP by state. The adjustment applies a statewide index to a district figure, so it captures how Missouri compares nationally, not how this district compares with others in its own state. Compare every state on this basis.

How this salary figure is calculated
Full NCES reading for University City

What the Numbers Say About University City

University City is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Missouri, serving 2,535 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $20,759. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by teacher FTE, is $70,000, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2930660 references the FY2023 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $52,299, teacher pay in University City runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 33.8% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $70,245 (0.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 96% of them. Missouri itself ranks #43 of 49 nationally on average teacher compensation, which shapes the funding ceiling districts operate under.

On the budget side, University City reports $52.6M in total expenditure against $59.2M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 30% 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 $0.5M.

How does University City compare?

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

University City $70,000
Springfield R-xii $58,777
Missouri avg $52,299
National avg $70,245

University City pays +19.1% more than Springfield R-xii · per-pupil $20,759 vs $17,820

Derived from NCES F-33 teacher salary expenditure (Z35-Z38) and CCD Staff Universe teacher FTE (FY2023); a small minority use the documented fallback. Unreliable service entities are excluded.

Data-derived comparison paths

Find comparable Missouri districts

On pay, University City sits closest to Mehlville R-ix; on per-pupil investment, its nearest match is Hancock Place. These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2023 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Closest on estimated pay
  1. Mehlville R-ix
  2. Festus R-vi
  3. Affton 101
  4. Lindbergh Schools
  5. Valley Park
  6. Ritenour
  7. Carrollton R-vii
  8. Kearney R-i
  9. West Platte Co. R-ii
  10. Webster Groves
  11. Orchard Farm R-v
Closest on per-pupil investment
  1. Hancock Place
  2. Kirkwood R-vii
  3. Monett R-i
  4. Hamilton R-ii
  5. Hickman Mills C-1
  6. Raymore-peculiar R-ii
  7. Wright City R-ii of Warren Co.
  8. New Madrid Co. R-i
  9. West Platte Co. R-ii
  10. Seymour R-ii
  11. Grandview C-4

Similar estimated teacher pay

Similar per-pupil investment

Out-of-state districts near University City's smaller enrollment

Two out-of-state peer sets for University City: closest on enrollment (2,535 students here) and closest on estimated average teacher salary ($70,000 here). Rows stay link-disjoint so each axis is a distinct neighborhood.

Similar enrollment

Nearest other districts by NCES student count (floored at ≥200).

Similar estimated salary

Nearest other districts by F-33-derived average teacher salary, distinct from the enrollment row.

Enrollment and salaries from NCES CCD F-33; estimated teacher pay can diverge widely at the same student count because of state funding, cost of living, and local bargaining.

Revenue & Expenditure

$59.2M
Total Revenue
$52.6M
Total Expenditure
$15.8M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$12.4M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.4M
Vocational
$1.9M
Other Programs

The teacher salaries behind this page's average are the ones NCES reports for 4 programs in University City: the regular program, special education, vocational programs and other programs. Every program category NCES breaks out separately carries a figure here. Together they are 97% of everything the district spends on instructional salaries; the other 3% pays instructional aides, paraprofessionals, substitutes and other instructional staff who are not counted as teachers here.

Missouri Teacher Pay Overview

The highest average among comparably sized Missouri districts belongs to Clayton at $94,417. University City sits in the upper quarter of that field at 18 of 281, nearer the ceiling than the floor. Montana and New Mexico are the states closest to Missouri on BEA's price parity, which makes them the fair comparison; against a costlier state this salary goes further than its number suggests.

View all Missouri districts →

Other Missouri Districts

Smaller-district sample from 405 Missouri peers; bar length shows pay magnitude within this enrollment band.

Bolivar R-i
$57,537
2,777 students
Fulton 58
$47,522
2,246 students
St. Clair R-xiii
$54,228
2,230 students
Harrisonville R-ix
$56,381
2,207 students
Pleasant Hill R-iii
$59,222
2,197 students
Normandy Schools Collaborative
$55,499
2,894 students

This is a sample of 6 from 405 Missouri districts with enrollment and salary data reliable enough to compare in the NCES CCD F-33 survey.

Frequently Asked Questions about University City
What is the average teacher salary in University City?

The average teacher salary in University City is $70,000 (NCES CCD FY2023), from reported teacher salary expenditure (F-33 items Z35-Z38) divided by the district's reported teacher headcount (NCES CCD Staff Universe Survey).

How does University City teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?

University City pays 33.8% more than the Missouri state average of $52,299. The district's average is $70,000.

How does University City teacher pay compare to the national average?

University City pays 0.3% below the national average of $70,245. The district average is $70,000.

What is the per-pupil spending in University City?

University City spends approximately $20,759 per student annually (NCES FY2023), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

What percentage of University City's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 30% of University City's total expenditure of $52.6M (NCES FY2023).

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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. University City's salary and finance figures are computed directly from its FY2023 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 FY2023.