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School district · Montana · LEAID 3020960

Plentywood K-12 Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $82,019, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Plentywood K-12 Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$82,019
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,312
Per-pupil spending
359
Students enrolled
73th
Pct. in MT

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,019

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,312

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

359 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

7.8% above Montana average

What the Numbers Say About Plentywood K-12 Schools

Plentywood K-12 Schools is a small school district in Montana, serving 359 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,312. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $82,019, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3020960 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $76,056, teacher pay in Plentywood K-12 Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 7.8% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (0.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 73% 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, Plentywood K-12 Schools reports $5.5M in total expenditure against $5.9M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 36% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.4M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M. 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 Plentywood K-12 Schools compare?

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

Plentywood K-12 Schools $82,019
Billings Elem $81,043
Montana avg $76,056
National avg $82,292

Plentywood K-12 Schools pays +1.2% more than Billings Elem · per-pupil $15,312 vs $13,071

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Revenue & Expenditure

$5.9M
Total Revenue
$5.5M
Total Expenditure
$2.0M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.4M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational

Other Montana Districts

Box Elder Elem
$134,846
292 students
Poplar Elem
$124,665
627 students
Browning Elem
$116,434
1,203 students
Arlee Elem
$115,440
273 students
Heart Butte K-12 Schools
$114,067
225 students
Rocky Boy Elem
$110,608
452 students

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 Plentywood K-12 Schools?

The estimated average teacher salary in Plentywood K-12 Schools is $82,019 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Plentywood K-12 Schools teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Plentywood K-12 Schools pays 7.8% more than the Montana state average of $76,056. The district's estimated average is $82,019.

How does Plentywood K-12 Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Plentywood K-12 Schools pays 0.3% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $82,019.

What is the per-pupil spending in Plentywood K-12 Schools?

Plentywood K-12 Schools spends approximately $15,312 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Plentywood K-12 Schools?

Plentywood K-12 Schools has 359 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Plentywood K-12 Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Plentywood K-12 Schools's total expenditure of $5.5M (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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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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