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School district · Missouri · LEAID 2931680

West Plains R-vii

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $53,123 for West Plains R-vii - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$53,123
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,415
Per-pupil spending
2,651
Students enrolled
55th
Pct. in MO
$53,123

West Plains R-vii (Missouri) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $53,123, materially below the Missouri average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,651 students.

  • 55th percentile for Missouri
  • 6th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +1.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$53,123

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,415

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,651 students

Salary vs State Average 85.0%

15.0% below Missouri average

Nationally, West Plains R-vii's estimated average out-pays 6% 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.)

West Plains R-vii's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$53,123 Top 94% higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. West Plains R-vii $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 stands out about West Plains R-vii

  • It ranks in the bottom 10% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 6% of districts.

What the Numbers Say About West Plains R-vii

West Plains R-vii is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Missouri, serving 2,651 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,415. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $53,123, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 2931680 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Missouri statewide average of $62,482, teacher pay in West Plains R-vii runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (38.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Missouri, it pays more than 55% of them.

West Plains R-vii reports $35.6M in total expenditure on the budget side against $35.4M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 29% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.7M, special-education teacher pay is $1.1M.

How does West Plains R-vii compare?

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

West Plains R-vii $53,123
Springfield R-xii $60,085
Missouri avg $62,482
National avg $85,759

West Plains R-vii pays -11.6% less than Springfield R-xii · per-pupil $13,415 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

$35.4M
Total Revenue
$35.6M
Total Expenditure
$10.4M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.7M
Regular Program
$1.1M
Special Education
$0.8M
Vocational
$1.3M
Other Programs

Other Missouri Districts

Normandy Schools Collaborative
$66,590
2,865 students
Nevada R-v
$51,468
2,426 students
Jennings
$80,317
2,418 students
Logan-rogersville R-viii
$60,005
2,397 students
Clayton
$94,979
2,385 students
Savannah R-iii
$53,865
2,344 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Plains R-vii?

The average teacher salary in West Plains R-vii is $53,123 (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 West Plains R-vii teacher pay compare to the Missouri average?

West Plains R-vii pays 15.0% less than the Missouri state average of $62,482. The district's average is $53,123.

How does West Plains R-vii teacher pay compare to the national average?

West Plains R-vii pays 38.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $53,123.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Plains R-vii?

West Plains R-vii spends approximately $13,415 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Plains R-vii?

West Plains R-vii has 2,651 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of West Plains R-vii's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 29% of West Plains R-vii's total expenditure of $35.6M (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. West Plains R-vii'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.