PlainTeacher

School district · Montana · LEAID 3017130

Lolo Elem

Estimated average teacher salary of $67,537, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Lolo Elem - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$67,537
Est. avg teacher salary
$64,623
Per-pupil spending
538
Students enrolled
45th
Pct. in MT
$67,537

Lolo Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $67,537, materially below the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 538 students.

  • 45th percentile for Montana
  • 34th percentile nationally
  • 8% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +19.9% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$67,537

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$64,623

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

538 students

Salary vs State Average 91.7%

8.3% below Montana average

Nationally, Lolo Elem's estimated average out-pays 34% 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.)

Lolo Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$67,537 Top 66% higher than 34% 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. Lolo 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 Lolo Elem

  • Its per-pupil spending of $64,623 is among the highest in the nation.

What the Numbers Say About Lolo Elem

Lolo Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 538 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $64,623. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $67,537, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3017130 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Lolo Elem runs materially below the state benchmark, a 8.3% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (21.2% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 45% of them.

On the budget side, Lolo Elem reports $34.8M in total expenditure against $7.3M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 8% of spending, a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Lolo Elem compare?

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

Lolo Elem $67,537
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Lolo Elem pays -15.8% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $64,623 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 Lolo Elem, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

Similar per-pupil investment

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

Revenue & Expenditure

$7.3M
Total Revenue
$34.8M
Total Expenditure
$2.7M
Instruction Salaries
8% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.0M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Elder Grove Elem
$60,986
662 students
Ennis K-12 Schools
$61,545
411 students
Townsend K-12 Schools
$64,943
667 students
Monforton Elem
$65,035
668 students
Columbia Falls H S
$71,500
671 students
Deer Lodge Elem
$72,462
400 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Lolo Elem?

Lolo Elem's average teacher salary is $67,537, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

How does Lolo Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Lolo Elem pays 8.3% less than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $67,537.

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

Lolo Elem pays 21.2% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $67,537.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lolo Elem?

NCES FY2022 data puts Lolo Elem's per-student spending at approximately $64,623 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Lolo Elem?

Lolo Elem has 538 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 8% of Lolo Elem's total expenditure of $34.8M (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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainTeacher Editorial

Embed this widget

Copy this snippet to embed a live-linked card on your own site.

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. Lolo 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.