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School district · Montana · LEAID 3018780

Montana City Elem

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Montana City Elem pays an estimated average teacher salary of $61,933, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$61,933
Est. avg teacher salary
$11,071
Per-pupil spending
467
Students enrolled
22nd
Pct. in MT
$61,933

Montana City Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $61,933, materially below the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 467 students.

  • 22nd percentile for Montana
  • 22nd percentile nationally
  • 39% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +10.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$61,933

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,071

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

467 students

Salary vs State Average 84.1%

15.9% below Montana average

Nationally, Montana City Elem's estimated average out-pays 22% 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.)

Montana City Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$61,933 Top 78% higher than 22% 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. Montana City 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 Montana City Elem

  • It is a very small district (467 students), where the enrollment-based salary estimate is more sensitive to staffing mix.

What the Numbers Say About Montana City Elem

Montana City Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 467 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $11,071. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $61,933, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3018780 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Montana City Elem runs materially below the state benchmark, a 15.9% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (27.8% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 22% of them.

Budget figures show Montana City Elem reporting $5.2M in total expenditure against $5.6M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 39% of spending, a ratio reflecting 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 Montana City Elem compare?

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

Montana City Elem $61,933
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Montana City Elem pays -22.8% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $11,071 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 Montana City Elem, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$5.6M
Total Revenue
$5.2M
Total Expenditure
$2.0M
Instruction Salaries
39% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$1.7M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Three Forks Elem
$69,039
511 students
Park H S
$58,009
422 students
Havre H S
$68,079
520 students
Shepherd Elem
$67,208
520 students
Ennis K-12 Schools
$61,545
411 students
Wolf Point Elem
$69,065
528 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Montana City Elem?

Montana City Elem's average teacher salary is $61,933, per NCES CCD FY2022 data -- total instructional salary expenditure divided by the district's own reported teacher headcount.

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

Montana City Elem pays 15.9% less than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $61,933.

How does Montana City Elem teacher pay compare to the national average?

Montana City Elem pays 27.8% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $61,933.

What is the per-pupil spending in Montana City Elem?

Montana City Elem spends approximately $11,071 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Montana City Elem?

Montana City Elem has 467 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 39% of Montana City Elem's total expenditure of $5.2M (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. Montana City 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.