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School district · Montana · LEAID 3007190

Columbus Elem

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Columbus Elem pays an estimated average teacher salary of $69,279, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$69,279
Est. avg teacher salary
$14,080
Per-pupil spending
461
Students enrolled
53rd
Pct. in MT
$69,279

Columbus Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $69,279, materially below the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 461 students.

  • 53rd percentile for Montana
  • 38th percentile nationally
  • 33% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +24.7% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$69,279

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,080

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

461 students

Salary vs State Average 94.0%

6.0% below Montana average

Nationally, Columbus Elem's estimated average out-pays 38% 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.)

Columbus Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$69,279 Top 62% higher than 38% 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. Columbus 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 Columbus Elem

  • This district's small enrollment (461 students) makes its salary estimate especially sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Columbus Elem

Columbus Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 461 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $14,080. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $69,279, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3007190 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Columbus Elem runs materially below the state benchmark, a 6.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (19.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 53% of them.

Columbus Elem reports $6.5M in total expenditure on the budget side against $6.5M in revenue; instructional salaries account for 33% of spending here, a compensation-to-budget ratio showing how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $1.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Columbus Elem compare?

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

Columbus Elem $69,279
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Columbus Elem pays -13.7% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $14,080 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

Find comparable Montana districts

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.

Similar estimated teacher pay

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

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$6.5M
Total Revenue
$6.5M
Total Expenditure
$2.1M
Instruction Salaries
33% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.7M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Havre H S
$68,079
520 students
Shepherd Elem
$67,208
520 students
Deer Lodge Elem
$72,462
400 students
Big Sky School K-12
$62,343
400 students
Colstrip Elem
$78,202
395 students
Wolf Point Elem
$69,065
528 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Columbus Elem?

The average teacher salary in Columbus Elem is $69,279 (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 Columbus Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Columbus Elem pays 6.0% less than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $69,279.

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

Columbus Elem pays 19.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $69,279.

What is the per-pupil spending in Columbus Elem?

Columbus Elem spends approximately $14,080 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Columbus Elem?

Columbus Elem has 461 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 33% of Columbus Elem's total expenditure of $6.5M (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. Columbus 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.