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School district · Montana · LEAID 3007110

Columbia Falls Elem

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Columbia Falls Elem pays an estimated average teacher salary of $71,202, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$71,202
Est. avg teacher salary
$25,195
Per-pupil spending
1,551
Students enrolled
63rd
Pct. in MT
$71,202

Columbia Falls Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $71,202, slightly below the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,551 students.

  • 63rd percentile for Montana
  • 43rd percentile nationally
  • 19% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +0.8% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$71,202

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$25,195

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,551 students

Salary vs State Average 96.7%

3.3% below Montana average

Nationally, Columbia Falls Elem's estimated average out-pays 43% 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.)

Columbia Falls Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$71,202 Top 57% higher than 43% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Columbia Falls 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 Columbia Falls Elem

  • Its per-pupil spending of $25,195 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Columbia Falls Elem

Columbia Falls Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 1,551 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $25,195. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $71,202, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3007110 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Columbia Falls Elem runs slightly below the state benchmark, a 3.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 63% of them.

On the budget side, Columbia Falls Elem reports $39.1M in total expenditure against $22.8M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 19% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $5.9M, special-education teacher pay is $0.7M.

How does Columbia Falls Elem compare?

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

Columbia Falls Elem $71,202
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Columbia Falls Elem pays -11.3% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $25,195 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.

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Salary-nearest districts to Columbia Falls Elem, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$22.8M
Total Revenue
$39.1M
Total Expenditure
$7.2M
Instruction Salaries
19% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$5.9M
Regular Program
$0.7M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Belgrade H S
$64,523
1,036 students
Miles City Elem
$64,260
949 students
Sidney Elem
$69,662
886 students
Lewistown Elem
$62,755
853 students
Livingston Elem
$66,693
848 students
Florence-Carlton K-12 Schls
$69,705
813 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Columbia Falls Elem?

Columbia Falls Elem's average teacher salary is $71,202, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Columbia Falls Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Columbia Falls Elem pays 3.3% less than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $71,202.

How does Columbia Falls Elem teacher pay compare to the national average?

Columbia Falls Elem pays 17.0% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $71,202.

What is the per-pupil spending in Columbia Falls Elem?

NCES FY2022 data puts Columbia Falls Elem's per-student spending at approximately $25,195 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Columbia Falls Elem?

Columbia Falls Elem has 1,551 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 19% of Columbia Falls Elem's total expenditure of $39.1M (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. Columbia Falls 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.