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School district · Montana · LEAID 3021240

Poplar Elem

Poplar Elem's estimated average teacher salary is $89,459; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$89,459
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,780
Per-pupil spending
627
Students enrolled
94th
Pct. in MT
$89,459

Poplar Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $89,459, meaningfully above the Montana average and near the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 627 students.

  • 94th percentile for Montana
  • 73rd percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$89,459

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,780

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

627 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

21.4% above Montana average

Nationally, Poplar Elem's estimated average out-pays 73% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Poplar Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$89,459 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Poplar 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 the Numbers Say About Poplar Elem

Poplar Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 627 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,780. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $89,459, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3021240 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Poplar Elem runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 21.4% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (4.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 94% of them.

Poplar Elem reports $14.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $15.1M 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 $3.1M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Poplar Elem compare?

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

Poplar Elem $89,459
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Poplar Elem pays +11.5% more than Billings Elem · per-pupil $22,780 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

$15.1M
Total Revenue
$14.3M
Total Expenditure
$5.2M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$3.1M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Montana Districts

Baker K-12 Schools
$79,585
480 students
Eureka Elem
$76,044
475 students
St Ignatius K-12 Schools
$70,824
475 students
Montana City Elem
$61,933
467 students
Glasgow K-12 Schools
$62,040
791 students
Columbus Elem
$69,279
461 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Poplar Elem?

The average teacher salary in Poplar Elem is $89,459 (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 Poplar Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Poplar Elem pays 21.4% more than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $89,459.

How does Poplar Elem teacher pay compare to the national average?

Poplar Elem pays 4.3% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $89,459.

What is the per-pupil spending in Poplar Elem?

Per-pupil spending in Poplar Elem runs approximately $22,780 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Poplar Elem?

Poplar Elem has 627 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Poplar Elem's total expenditure of $14.3M (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. Poplar 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.