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School district · Montana · LEAID 3027630

West Yellowstone K-12

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): West Yellowstone K-12 pays an estimated average teacher salary of $68,156, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$68,156
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,138
Per-pupil spending
276
Students enrolled
48th
Pct. in MT
$68,156

West Yellowstone K-12 (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $68,156, materially below the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 276 students.

  • 48th percentile for Montana
  • 35th percentile nationally
  • 37% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$68,156

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,138

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

276 students

Salary vs State Average 92.5%

7.5% below Montana average

Nationally, West Yellowstone K-12's estimated average out-pays 35% 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.)

West Yellowstone K-12's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$68,156 Top 65% higher than 35% 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. West Yellowstone K-12 $30,000 $190,000 every reliable-salary US district, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $10K-wide band; taller bars hold more US districts. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey, FY2022 · FY2022

What stands out about West Yellowstone K-12

  • This district's small enrollment (276 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About West Yellowstone K-12

West Yellowstone K-12 is a small school district in Montana, serving 276 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,138. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $68,156, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3027630 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in West Yellowstone K-12 runs materially below the state benchmark, a 7.5% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (20.5% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 48% of them.

Budget figures show West Yellowstone K-12 reporting $3.6M in total expenditure against $4.4M 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 $0.8M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does West Yellowstone K-12 compare?

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

West Yellowstone K-12 $68,156
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

West Yellowstone K-12 pays -15.1% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $13,138 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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

Salary-nearest districts to West Yellowstone K-12, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Spending-nearest districts to West Yellowstone K-12, with salary and enrollment reliability checks applied.

Revenue & Expenditure

$4.4M
Total Revenue
$3.6M
Total Expenditure
$1.3M
Instruction Salaries
37% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.8M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Montana Districts

Belt Elem
$54,624
275 students
Joliet Elem
$54,471
274 students
Troy Elem
$93,223
273 students
Arlee Elem
$74,398
273 students
Scobey K-12 Schools
$61,267
279 students
Helena Flats Elem
$73,677
271 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in West Yellowstone K-12?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts West Yellowstone K-12's average teacher salary at $68,156, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does West Yellowstone K-12 teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

West Yellowstone K-12 pays 7.5% less than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $68,156.

How does West Yellowstone K-12 teacher pay compare to the national average?

West Yellowstone K-12 pays 20.5% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $68,156.

What is the per-pupil spending in West Yellowstone K-12?

NCES FY2022 data puts West Yellowstone K-12's per-student spending at approximately $13,138 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in West Yellowstone K-12?

West Yellowstone K-12 has 276 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of West Yellowstone K-12's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 37% of West Yellowstone K-12's total expenditure of $3.6M (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. West Yellowstone K-12'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.