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School district · Montana · LEAID 3002850

Smith Valley Elem

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Smith Valley Elem pays an estimated average teacher salary of $67,303, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$67,303
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,845
Per-pupil spending
219
Students enrolled
43rd
Pct. in MT
$67,303

Smith Valley Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $67,303, materially below the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 219 students.

  • 43rd percentile for Montana
  • 34th percentile nationally
  • 43% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$67,303

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,845

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

219 students

Salary vs State Average 91.4%

8.6% below Montana average

Nationally, Smith Valley Elem's estimated average out-pays 34% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the lower half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Smith Valley Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$67,303 Top 66% higher than 34% 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. Smith Valley 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 Smith Valley Elem

  • This district's small enrollment (219 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Smith Valley Elem

Smith Valley Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 219 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,845. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $67,303, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3002850 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Smith Valley Elem runs materially below the state benchmark, a 8.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 43% of them.

Smith Valley Elem's budget totals $2.6M in expenditure against $2.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 43% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Smith Valley Elem compare?

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

Smith Valley Elem $67,303
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Smith Valley Elem pays -16.1% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $11,845 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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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.

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

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Revenue & Expenditure

$2.6M
Total Revenue
$2.6M
Total Expenditure
$1.1M
Instruction Salaries
43% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.7M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Arlee Elem
$74,398
273 students
Joliet Elem
$54,471
274 students
Belt Elem
$54,624
275 students
West Yellowstone K-12
$68,156
276 students
Cayuse Prairie Elem
$61,259
276 students
Scobey K-12 Schools
$61,267
279 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Smith Valley Elem?

The average teacher salary in Smith Valley Elem is $67,303 (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 Smith Valley Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Smith Valley Elem pays 8.6% less than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $67,303.

How does Smith Valley Elem teacher pay compare to the national average?

Smith Valley Elem pays 21.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $67,303.

What is the per-pupil spending in Smith Valley Elem?

Smith Valley Elem spends approximately $11,845 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Smith Valley Elem?

Smith Valley Elem has 219 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 43% of Smith Valley Elem's total expenditure of $2.6M (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. Smith Valley 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.