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School district · Montana · LEAID 3023670

Scobey K-12 Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $61,267, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Scobey K-12 Schools - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$61,267
Est. avg teacher salary
$15,832
Per-pupil spending
279
Students enrolled
18th
Pct. in MT
$61,267

Scobey K-12 Schools (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $61,267, materially below the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 279 students.

  • 18th percentile for Montana
  • 20th percentile nationally
  • 29% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -1.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$61,267

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,832

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

279 students

Salary vs State Average 83.2%

16.8% below Montana average

Nationally, Scobey K-12 Schools's estimated average out-pays 20% 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.)

Scobey K-12 Schools's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$61,267 Top 80% higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Scobey K-12 Schools $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 Scobey K-12 Schools

  • This district's small enrollment (279 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Scobey K-12 Schools

Scobey K-12 Schools is a small school district in Montana, serving 279 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $15,832. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $61,267, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3023670 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Scobey K-12 Schools runs materially below the state benchmark, a 16.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (28.6% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 18% of them.

Scobey K-12 Schools reports $4.4M in total expenditure on the budget side against $5.0M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 29% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Scobey 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.

Scobey K-12 Schools $61,267
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Scobey K-12 Schools pays -23.6% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $15,832 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

$5.0M
Total Revenue
$4.4M
Total Expenditure
$1.3M
Instruction Salaries
29% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.9M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational

Other Montana Districts

Jefferson H S
$75,776
291 students
Box Elder Elem
$100,306
292 students
Shepherd H S
$65,323
265 students
Anaconda H S
$60,997
293 students
Lincoln County H S
$54,175
293 students
Victor K-12 Schools
$58,578
261 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Scobey K-12 Schools?

The average teacher salary in Scobey K-12 Schools is $61,267 (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 Scobey K-12 Schools teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Scobey K-12 Schools pays 16.8% less than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $61,267.

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

Scobey K-12 Schools pays 28.6% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $61,267.

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

Per-pupil spending in Scobey K-12 Schools runs approximately $15,832 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

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

Scobey K-12 Schools has 279 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 29% of Scobey K-12 Schools's total expenditure of $4.4M (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. Scobey K-12 Schools'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.