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School district · Montana · LEAID 3013800

Helena Flats Elem

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Helena Flats Elem pays an estimated average teacher salary of $73,677, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$73,677
Est. avg teacher salary
$9,483
Per-pupil spending
271
Students enrolled
68th
Pct. in MT
$73,677

Helena Flats Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $73,677, roughly in line with the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 271 students.

  • 68th percentile for Montana
  • 49th percentile nationally
  • 44% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -4.0% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$73,677

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,483

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

271 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

0.0% above Montana average

Nationally, Helena Flats Elem's estimated average out-pays 49% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Helena Flats Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$73,677 Top 51% higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Helena Flats 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 stands out about Helena Flats Elem

  • This district's small enrollment (271 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $9,483 is well below the national norm.

What the Numbers Say About Helena Flats Elem

Helena Flats Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 271 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $9,483. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $73,677, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3013800 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 Flats Elem runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 0.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (14.1% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 68% of them.

Helena Flats Elem's budget totals $2.6M in expenditure against $2.9M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 44% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Helena Flats 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 Flats Elem $73,677
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Helena Flats Elem pays -8.2% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $9,483 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

$2.9M
Total Revenue
$2.6M
Total Expenditure
$1.1M
Instruction Salaries
44% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.8M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Fairfield Elem
$67,680
206 students
Anderson Elem
$67,023
205 students
Clinton Elem
$62,241
203 students
Fergus H S
$61,834
339 students
Dawson H S
$67,289
341 students
Bigfork H S
$70,883
343 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Helena Flats Elem?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Helena Flats Elem's average teacher salary at $73,677, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Helena Flats Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Helena Flats Elem pays 0.0% more than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $73,677.

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

Helena Flats Elem pays 14.1% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $73,677.

What is the per-pupil spending in Helena Flats Elem?

NCES FY2022 data puts Helena Flats Elem's per-student spending at approximately $9,483 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Helena Flats Elem?

Helena Flats Elem has 271 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 44% of Helena Flats Elem's total expenditure of $2.6M (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. Helena Flats 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.