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School district · Montana · LEAID 3000005

Helena Elem

Per-pupil spending, enrollment, budget, and an estimated average teacher salary of $89,024 for Helena Elem - NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$89,024
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,602
Per-pupil spending
5,181
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in MT
$89,024

Helena Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $89,024, meaningfully above the Montana average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 5,181 students.

  • 94th percentile for Montana
  • 73rd percentile nationally
  • 41% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +23.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$89,024

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,602

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

5,181 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

20.8% above Montana average

Nationally, Helena Elem's estimated average out-pays 73% 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.)

Helena Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$89,024 Top 27% higher than 73% 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. Helena Elem $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 Helena Elem

Helena Elem is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Montana, serving 5,181 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,602. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $89,024, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3000005 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Helena Elem runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 20.8% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (3.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 94% of them.

Helena Elem's budget totals $75.7M in expenditure against $81.4M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 41% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $25.2M, special-education teacher pay is $2.8M.

How does Helena Elem compare?

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

Helena Elem $89,024
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Helena Elem pays +11.0% more than Billings Elem · per-pupil $14,602 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$81.4M
Total Revenue
$75.7M
Total Expenditure
$31.3M
Instruction Salaries
41% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$25.2M
Regular Program
$2.8M
Special Education
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Montana Districts

Columbia Falls Elem
$71,202
1,551 students
Lockwood K-12
$61,637
1,537 students
Hellgate Elem
$76,244
1,478 students
Frenchtown K-12 Schools
$59,192
1,463 students
Hardin Elem
$61,402
1,348 students
Corvallis K-12 Schools
$65,454
1,323 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Helena Elem?

The average teacher salary in Helena Elem is $89,024 (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 Helena Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Helena Elem pays 20.8% more than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $89,024.

How does Helena Elem teacher pay compare to the national average?

Helena Elem pays 3.8% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $89,024.

What is the per-pupil spending in Helena Elem?

NCES FY2022 data puts Helena Elem's per-student spending at approximately $14,602 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Helena Elem?

Helena Elem has 5,181 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Helena Elem's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 41% of Helena Elem's total expenditure of $75.7M (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. Helena Elem'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.