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School district · Montana · LEAID 3000099

Heart Butte K-12 Schools

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Heart Butte K-12 Schools pays an estimated average teacher salary of $82,537, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$82,537
Est. avg teacher salary
$27,284
Per-pupil spending
225
Students enrolled
88th
Pct. in MT
$82,537

Heart Butte K-12 Schools (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $82,537, meaningfully above the Montana average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 225 students.

  • 88th percentile for Montana
  • 65th percentile nationally
  • 28% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.4% since FY2020

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,537

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$27,284

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

225 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

12.0% above Montana average

Nationally, Heart Butte K-12 Schools's estimated average out-pays 65% 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.)

Heart Butte K-12 Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$82,537 Top 35% higher than 65% 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. Heart Butte K-12 Schools $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, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about Heart Butte K-12 Schools

  • This district's small enrollment (225 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $27,284 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Heart Butte K-12 Schools

Heart Butte K-12 Schools is a small school district in Montana, serving 225 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $27,284. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $82,537, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3000099 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Heart Butte K-12 Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 12.0% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (3.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 88% of them.

On the budget side, Heart Butte K-12 Schools reports $6.1M in total expenditure against $5.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 28% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.0M.

How does Heart Butte K-12 Schools compare?

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

Heart Butte K-12 Schools $82,537
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Heart Butte K-12 Schools pays +2.9% more than Billings Elem · per-pupil $27,284 vs $13,071

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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These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Heart Butte K-12 Schools, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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Revenue & Expenditure

$5.8M
Total Revenue
$6.1M
Total Expenditure
$1.7M
Instruction Salaries
28% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.0M
Regular Program

Other Montana Districts

Jefferson H S
$75,776
291 students
Box Elder Elem
$100,306
292 students
Anaconda H S
$60,997
293 students
Lincoln County H S
$54,175
293 students
Independent Elem
$65,481
302 students
Red Lodge Elem
$67,422
319 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Heart Butte K-12 Schools?

Heart Butte K-12 Schools's average teacher salary is $82,537, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Heart Butte K-12 Schools teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Heart Butte K-12 Schools pays 12.0% more than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $82,537.

How does Heart Butte K-12 Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Heart Butte K-12 Schools pays 3.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $82,537.

What is the per-pupil spending in Heart Butte K-12 Schools?

Heart Butte K-12 Schools spends approximately $27,284 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Heart Butte K-12 Schools?

Heart Butte K-12 Schools has 225 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Heart Butte K-12 Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 28% of Heart Butte K-12 Schools's total expenditure of $6.1M (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. Heart Butte K-12 Schools'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.