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School district · Montana · LEAID 3023900

Shelby Elem

Shelby Elem's estimated average teacher salary is $62,803; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$62,803
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,637
Per-pupil spending
372
Students enrolled
27th
Pct. in MT
$62,803

Shelby Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $62,803, materially below the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 372 students.

  • 27th percentile for Montana
  • 24th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -5.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$62,803

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,637

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

372 students

Salary vs State Average 85.3%

14.7% below Montana average

Nationally, Shelby Elem's estimated average out-pays 24% 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.)

Shelby Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$62,803 Top 76% higher than 24% 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. Shelby 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 stands out about Shelby Elem

  • With just 372 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.

What the Numbers Say About Shelby Elem

Shelby Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 372 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,637. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $62,803, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3023900 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Shelby Elem runs materially below the state benchmark, a 14.7% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (26.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 27% of them.

Budget figures show Shelby Elem reporting $4.3M in total expenditure against $4.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 37% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Shelby Elem compare?

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

Shelby Elem $62,803
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Shelby Elem pays -21.7% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $11,637 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

Find comparable Montana districts

These are not simply nearby districts: each group is selected from the same NCES FY2022 dataset using a matching salary or per-pupil-investment signal and a comparable enrollment range.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to Shelby Elem, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

Spending-nearest districts to Shelby Elem, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$4.6M
Total Revenue
$4.3M
Total Expenditure
$1.6M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.2M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Joliet Elem
$54,471
274 students
Troy Elem
$93,223
273 students
Arlee Elem
$74,398
273 students
Helena Flats Elem
$73,677
271 students
Eureka Elem
$76,044
475 students
St Ignatius K-12 Schools
$70,824
475 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Shelby Elem?

Shelby Elem's average teacher salary is $62,803, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Shelby Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Shelby Elem pays 14.7% less than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $62,803.

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

Shelby Elem pays 26.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $62,803.

What is the per-pupil spending in Shelby Elem?

Per-pupil spending in Shelby Elem runs approximately $11,637 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Shelby Elem?

Shelby Elem has 372 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 37% of Shelby Elem's total expenditure of $4.3M (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. Shelby 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.