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School district · Montana · LEAID 3005460

Canyon Creek Elem

Canyon Creek Elem's estimated average teacher salary is $45,119; per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget data come from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$45,119
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,707
Per-pupil spending
249
Students enrolled
1st
Pct. in MT
$45,119

Canyon Creek Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $45,119, materially below the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 249 students.

  • 1st percentile for Montana
  • 2nd percentile nationally
  • 30% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +16.5% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$45,119

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,707

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

249 students

Salary vs State Average 61.2%

38.8% below Montana average

Nationally, Canyon Creek Elem's estimated average out-pays 2% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the bottom quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Canyon Creek Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$45,119 Top 98% higher than 2% of 11,460 US districts

$30,000–$40,000: 66 US districts (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$50,000: 375 US districts (3%). This entry sits in this band. $50,000–$60,000: 1,529 US districts (13%). Above this entry. $60,000–$70,000: 2,648 US districts (23%). Above this entry. $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. Canyon Creek Elem $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 Canyon Creek Elem

  • It ranks in the bottom 5% nationally for estimated teacher pay, above only 2% of districts.
  • It is a very small district (249 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Canyon Creek Elem

Canyon Creek Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 249 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,707. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $45,119, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3005460 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Canyon Creek Elem runs materially below the state benchmark, a 38.8% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (47.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 1% of them.

Budget figures show Canyon Creek Elem reporting $2.9M in total expenditure against $3.2M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 30% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.6M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Canyon Creek Elem compare?

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

Canyon Creek Elem $45,119
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Canyon Creek Elem pays -43.8% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $11,707 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 Canyon Creek Elem, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$3.2M
Total Revenue
$2.9M
Total Expenditure
$0.9M
Instruction Salaries
30% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.6M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Smith Valley Elem
$67,303
219 students
Scobey K-12 Schools
$61,267
279 students
Forsyth Elem
$57,690
218 students
Lone Rock Elem
$44,575
213 students
Hays-Lodge Pole K-12 Schls
$101,722
288 students
Twin Bridges K-12 Schools
$59,047
210 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Canyon Creek Elem?

Canyon Creek Elem's average teacher salary is $45,119, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Canyon Creek Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Canyon Creek Elem pays 38.8% less than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $45,119.

How does Canyon Creek Elem teacher pay compare to the national average?

Canyon Creek Elem pays 47.4% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $45,119.

What is the per-pupil spending in Canyon Creek Elem?

Per-pupil spending in Canyon Creek Elem runs approximately $11,707 a year (NCES FY2022), covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Canyon Creek Elem?

Canyon Creek Elem has 249 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 30% of Canyon Creek Elem's total expenditure of $2.9M (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. Canyon Creek 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.