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Hillcrest School District

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Hillcrest School District pays an estimated average teacher salary of $33,218, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$33,218
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,362
Per-pupil spending
420
Students enrolled
3rd
Pct. in AR
$33,218

Hillcrest School District (Arkansas) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $33,218, materially below the Arkansas average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 420 students.

  • 3rd percentile for Arkansas
  • 0th percentile nationally
  • 17% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +27.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$33,218

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,362

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

420 students

Salary vs State Average 59.6%

40.4% below Arkansas average

Nationally, Hillcrest School District's estimated average out-pays 0% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Hillcrest School District's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$33,218 Top 100% higher than 0% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). Above this entry. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Above this entry. $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. Hillcrest School District $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 Hillcrest School District

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 0% of districts.
  • It is a very small district (420 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,362 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Hillcrest School District

Hillcrest School District is a small school district in Arkansas, serving 420 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,362. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $33,218, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 0500071 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Arkansas statewide average of $55,703, teacher pay in Hillcrest School District runs materially below the state benchmark, a 40.4% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (61.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Arkansas, it pays more than 3% of them.

Budget figures show Hillcrest School District reporting $11.1M in total expenditure against $8.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 17% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.2M.

How does Hillcrest 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.

Hillcrest School District $33,218
Springdale School District $65,991
Arkansas avg $55,703
National avg $85,759

Hillcrest School District pays -49.7% less than Springdale School District · per-pupil $26,362 vs $12,773

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

$8.0M
Total Revenue
$11.1M
Total Expenditure
$1.9M
Instruction Salaries
17% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.2M
Regular Program
$0.2M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.2M
Other Programs

Other Arkansas Districts

Blevins School District
$53,605
451 students
Brinkley School District
$40,665
453 students
Viola School District
$38,118
381 students
Concord School District
$35,113
379 students
Nevada School District
$39,572
374 students
Norfork School District
$37,440
466 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Hillcrest School District?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Hillcrest School District's average teacher salary at $33,218, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Hillcrest School District teacher pay compare to the Arkansas average?

Hillcrest School District pays 40.4% less than the Arkansas state average of $55,703. The district's average is $33,218.

How does Hillcrest School District teacher pay compare to the national average?

Hillcrest School District pays 61.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $33,218.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hillcrest School District?

Hillcrest School District spends approximately $26,362 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Hillcrest School District?

Hillcrest School District has 420 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Hillcrest School District's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 17% of Hillcrest School District's total expenditure of $11.1M (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. Hillcrest School District'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.