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School district · Montana · LEAID 3004440

Box Elder Elem

Estimated average teacher salary of $100,306, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Box Elder Elem - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$100,306
Est. avg teacher salary
$26,017
Per-pupil spending
292
Students enrolled
98th
Pct. in MT
$100,306

Box Elder Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $100,306, meaningfully above the Montana average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 292 students.

  • 98th percentile for Montana
  • 83rd percentile nationally
  • 35% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +7.2% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$100,306

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$26,017

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

292 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

36.2% above Montana average

Nationally, Box Elder Elem's estimated average out-pays 83% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Box Elder Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$100,306 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $70,000–$80,000: 2,442 US districts (21%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Box Elder 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 Box Elder Elem

  • With just 292 students enrolled, staffing mix swings the salary estimate here more than at a larger district.
  • Its per-pupil spending of $26,017 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Box Elder Elem

Box Elder Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 292 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $26,017. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $100,306, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3004440 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Box Elder Elem runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 36.2% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 98% of them.

On the budget side, Box Elder Elem reports $7.6M in total expenditure against $7.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 35% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Box Elder Elem compare?

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

Box Elder Elem $100,306
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Box Elder Elem pays +25.0% more than Billings Elem · per-pupil $26,017 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 Box Elder Elem, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$7.6M
Total Revenue
$7.6M
Total Expenditure
$2.6M
Instruction Salaries
35% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.6M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Manhattan High School
$69,055
260 students
Beaverhead County H S
$90,157
325 students
Three Forks H S
$72,721
255 students
Big Timber Elem
$77,349
333 students
Canyon Creek Elem
$45,119
249 students
Fort Benton Elem
$63,578
246 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Box Elder Elem?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Box Elder Elem's average teacher salary at $100,306, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

How does Box Elder Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Box Elder Elem pays 36.2% more than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $100,306.

How does Box Elder Elem teacher pay compare to the national average?

Box Elder Elem pays 17.0% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $100,306.

What is the per-pupil spending in Box Elder Elem?

Box Elder Elem spends approximately $26,017 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Box Elder Elem?

Box Elder Elem has 292 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 35% of Box Elder Elem's total expenditure of $7.6M (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. Box Elder 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.