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School district · Montana · LEAID 3022750

Rocky Boy Elem

Estimated average teacher salary of $100,695, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Rocky Boy Elem - from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$100,695
Est. avg teacher salary
$22,832
Per-pupil spending
452
Students enrolled
99th
Pct. in MT
$100,695

Rocky Boy Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $100,695, meaningfully above the Montana average and above the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 452 students.

  • 99th percentile for Montana
  • 83rd percentile nationally
  • 32% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • -4.1% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$100,695

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,832

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

452 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

36.7% above Montana average

Nationally, Rocky Boy Elem's estimated average out-pays 83% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the top quartile of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Rocky Boy Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$100,695 Top 17% higher than 83% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$90,000: 1,413 US districts (12%). Below this entry. $90,000–$100,000: 1,023 US districts (9%). Below this entry. $100,000–$110,000: 736 US districts (6%). This entry sits in this band. $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. Rocky Boy 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 Rocky Boy Elem

  • Staffing mix matters more for the salary estimate at a district this size, only 452 students enrolled.

What the Numbers Say About Rocky Boy Elem

Rocky Boy Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 452 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $22,832. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $100,695, placing the district in the high-investment tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3022750 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Rocky Boy Elem runs meaningfully above the state benchmark, a 36.7% gap, and above the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (17.4% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 99% of them.

Rocky Boy Elem reports $10.3M in total expenditure on the budget side against $12.0M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 32% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $2.2M, special-education teacher pay is $0.1M.

How does Rocky Boy Elem compare?

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

Rocky Boy Elem $100,695
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Rocky Boy Elem pays +25.5% more than Billings Elem · per-pupil $22,832 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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Revenue & Expenditure

$12.0M
Total Revenue
$10.3M
Total Expenditure
$3.3M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$2.2M
Regular Program
$0.1M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Plains K-12
$65,565
450 students
Columbus Elem
$69,279
461 students
Montana City Elem
$61,933
467 students
Eureka Elem
$76,044
475 students
St Ignatius K-12 Schools
$70,824
475 students
Baker K-12 Schools
$79,585
480 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Rocky Boy Elem?

The average teacher salary in Rocky Boy Elem is $100,695 (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 Rocky Boy Elem teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Rocky Boy Elem pays 36.7% more than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $100,695.

How does Rocky Boy Elem teacher pay compare to the national average?

Rocky Boy Elem pays 17.4% above the national average of $85,759. The district average is $100,695.

What is the per-pupil spending in Rocky Boy Elem?

Rocky Boy Elem spends approximately $22,832 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Rocky Boy Elem?

Rocky Boy Elem has 452 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Rocky Boy Elem's total expenditure of $10.3M (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. Rocky Boy 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.