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School district · Montana · LEAID 3013830

Helena H S

Estimated average teacher salary of $92,156, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Helena H S - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$92,156
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,301
Per-pupil spending
2,478
Students enrolled
96th
Pct. in MT
$92,156

Helena H S (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $92,156, meaningfully above the Montana average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 2,478 students.

  • 96th percentile for Montana
  • 76th percentile nationally
  • 47% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +15.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$92,156

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,301

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

2,478 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

25.1% above Montana average

Nationally, Helena H S's estimated average out-pays 76% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Helena H S's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$92,156 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 H S $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 H S

Helena H S is a small school district in Montana, serving 2,478 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,301. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $92,156, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3013830 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 H S runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 25.1% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (7.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 96% of them.

On the budget side, Helena H S reports $35.4M in total expenditure against $36.7M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 47% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $14.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.8M.

How does Helena H S compare?

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

Helena H S $92,156
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Helena H S pays +14.9% more than Billings Elem · per-pupil $14,301 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

$36.7M
Total Revenue
$35.4M
Total Expenditure
$16.8M
Instruction Salaries
47% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$14.0M
Regular Program
$0.8M
Special Education
$1.6M
Vocational
$0.4M
Other Programs

Other Montana Districts

Somers Elem
$62,831
568 students
Browning H S
$69,986
553 students
Bozeman H S
$71,010
2,502 students
Belgrade Elem
$69,537
2,356 students
Butte Elem
$66,515
2,964 students
Flathead H S
$70,870
3,037 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Helena H S?

The average teacher salary in Helena H S is $92,156 (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 H S teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Helena H S pays 25.1% more than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $92,156.

How does Helena H S teacher pay compare to the national average?

Helena H S pays 7.5% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $92,156.

What is the per-pupil spending in Helena H S?

Helena H S spends approximately $14,301 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Helena H S?

Helena H S has 2,478 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 47% of Helena H S's total expenditure of $35.4M (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 H S'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.