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School district · Montana · LEAID 3004560

Bozeman Elem

Estimated average teacher salary of $80,031, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Bozeman Elem - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$80,031
Est. avg teacher salary
$12,124
Per-pupil spending
4,711
Students enrolled
83rd
Pct. in MT
$80,031

Bozeman Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $80,031, meaningfully above the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 4,711 students.

  • 83rd percentile for Montana
  • 62nd percentile nationally
  • 42% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +21.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$80,031

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,124

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

4,711 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

8.6% above Montana average

Nationally, Bozeman Elem's estimated average out-pays 62% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Bozeman Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$80,031 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Bozeman 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 the Numbers Say About Bozeman Elem

Bozeman Elem is a small-to-mid-sized school district in Montana, serving 4,711 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $12,124. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $80,031, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3004560 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Bozeman Elem runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 8.6% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (6.7% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 83% of them.

Budget figures show Bozeman Elem reporting $57.1M in total expenditure against $61.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 42% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $20.9M, special-education teacher pay is $2.4M.

How does Bozeman Elem compare?

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

Bozeman Elem $80,031
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Bozeman Elem pays -0.3% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $12,124 vs $13,071

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$61.2M
Total Revenue
$57.1M
Total Expenditure
$24.2M
Instruction Salaries
42% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$20.9M
Regular Program
$2.4M
Special Education
$0.2M
Vocational
$0.1M
Other Programs

Other Montana Districts

Townsend K-12 Schools
$64,943
667 students
Elder Grove Elem
$60,986
662 students
Laurel H S
$67,144
629 students
Poplar Elem
$89,459
627 students
Helena Elem
$89,024
5,181 students
Missoula Elem
$77,676
5,385 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Bozeman Elem?

The average teacher salary in Bozeman Elem is $80,031 (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 Bozeman Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Bozeman Elem pays 8.6% more than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $80,031.

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

Bozeman Elem pays 6.7% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $80,031.

What is the per-pupil spending in Bozeman Elem?

Bozeman Elem spends approximately $12,124 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Bozeman Elem?

Bozeman Elem has 4,711 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 42% of Bozeman Elem's total expenditure of $57.1M (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. Bozeman 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.