Avg Teacher Salary
$65,892
Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE
School district · Arkansas · LEAID 0507680
HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Estimated average teacher salary of $65,892, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).
- $65,892
- Est. avg teacher salary
- $16,504
- Per-pupil spending
- 1,138
- Students enrolled
- 68th
- Pct. in AR
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,504
Total expenditure / enrollment
Student Enrollment
1,138 students
Salary vs State Average 100.0%
3.4% above Arkansas average
What the Numbers Say About HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT
HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT is a small school district in Arkansas, serving 1,138 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $16,504. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $65,892, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0507680 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.
Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $63,728, teacher pay in HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT runs roughly in line with the state benchmark — a 3.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (19.9% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 68% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.
On the budget side, HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT reports $18.8M in total expenditure against $22.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 27% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $3.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.6M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.
How does HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT compare?
Estimated average teacher salary versus a peer district, the Arkansas average, and the national average. Pick any in-state district to compare.
HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT pays -4.1% less than SPRINGDALE SCHOOL DISTRICT · per-pupil $16,504 vs $12,773
Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.
Revenue & Expenditure
$22.3M
Total Revenue
$18.8M
Total Expenditure
$5.0M
Instruction Salaries
27% of total spending
Instructional Salary by Program
$3.2M
Regular Program
$0.6M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.3M
Other Programs
Other Arkansas Districts
About This Data
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.
Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.
Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.
Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average teacher salary in HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
The estimated average teacher salary in HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT is $65,892 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.
How does HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?
HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT pays 3.4% more than the Arkansas state average of $63,728. The district's estimated average is $65,892.
How does HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT teacher pay compare to the national average?
HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT pays 19.9% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $65,892.
What is the per-pupil spending in HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT spends approximately $16,504 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.
How many students are enrolled in HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT?
HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT has 1,138 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.
What percentage of HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT's budget goes to teacher salaries?
Instructional salaries account for 27% of HELENA/ WEST HELENA SCHOOL DISTRICT's total expenditure of $18.8M (NCES FY2022).
Where does this teacher salary data come from?
This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.
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