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School district · Montana · LEAID 3002070

Anderson Elem

Estimated average teacher salary of $67,023, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Anderson Elem - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$67,023
Est. avg teacher salary
$23,322
Per-pupil spending
205
Students enrolled
40th
Pct. in MT
$67,023

Anderson Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $67,023, materially below the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 205 students.

  • 40th percentile for Montana
  • 33rd percentile nationally
  • 21% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +4.3% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$67,023

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$23,322

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

205 students

Salary vs State Average 91.0%

9.0% below Montana average

Nationally, Anderson Elem's estimated average out-pays 33% 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.)

Anderson Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$67,023 Top 67% higher than 33% 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. Anderson 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 Anderson Elem

  • This district's small enrollment (205 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Anderson Elem

Anderson Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 205 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $23,322. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $67,023, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3002070 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Anderson Elem runs materially below the state benchmark, a 9.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 40% of them.

Anderson Elem's budget totals $4.8M in expenditure against $3.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 21% 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 Anderson Elem compare?

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

Anderson Elem $67,023
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Anderson Elem pays -16.5% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $23,322 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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Salary-nearest districts to Anderson Elem, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$3.2M
Total Revenue
$4.8M
Total Expenditure
$1.0M
Instruction Salaries
21% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.8M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Heart Butte K-12 Schools
$82,537
225 students
Centerville Elem
$57,952
228 students
Columbus H S
$81,392
234 students
Chinook Elem
$80,440
234 students
Wolf Point H S
$51,778
239 students
Choteau Elem
$74,218
240 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Anderson Elem?

The average teacher salary in Anderson Elem is $67,023 (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 Anderson Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Anderson Elem pays 9.0% less than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $67,023.

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

Anderson Elem pays 21.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $67,023.

What is the per-pupil spending in Anderson Elem?

NCES FY2022 data puts Anderson Elem's per-student spending at approximately $23,322 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Anderson Elem?

Anderson Elem has 205 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 21% of Anderson Elem's total expenditure of $4.8M (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. Anderson 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.