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School district · Montana · LEAID 3022790

Ronan Elem

From the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022): Ronan Elem pays an estimated average teacher salary of $75,170, alongside per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget figures.

$75,170
Est. avg teacher salary
$13,817
Per-pupil spending
1,099
Students enrolled
73rd
Pct. in MT
$75,170

Ronan Elem (Montana) reports an estimated average teacher salary of $75,170, roughly in line with the Montana average and below the national average, from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 fiscal survey (FY2022). It serves 1,099 students.

  • 73rd percentile for Montana
  • 52nd percentile nationally
  • 36% of spending reaches instructional salaries
  • +9.4% since FY2019

Avg Teacher Salary

$75,170

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,817

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

1,099 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

2.0% above Montana average

Nationally, Ronan Elem's estimated average out-pays 52% of the 11,460 US school districts with reliable F-33 salary data, placing it in the upper half of districts on this estimate. (A relative position on the F-33 figure, which runs above survey-reported salaries.)

Ronan Elem's estimated salary vs. every US district

NCES F-33 estimate, reliable-salary districts only

$75,170 Top 48% higher than 52% 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. Ronan 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 the Numbers Say About Ronan Elem

Ronan Elem is a small school district in Montana, serving 1,099 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $13,817. Estimated average teacher salary, derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE, is $75,170, placing the district in the lower-spending tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3022790 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $73,667, teacher pay in Ronan Elem runs roughly in line with the state benchmark, a 2.0% gap, and below the national instructional-salary estimate of $85,759 (12.3% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 73% of them.

Ronan Elem's budget totals $15.2M in expenditure against $15.7M in revenue, where instructional salaries make up 36% of spending, a ratio reflecting how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $4.0M, special-education teacher pay is $0.5M.

How does Ronan Elem compare?

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

Ronan Elem $75,170
Billings Elem $80,233
Montana avg $73,667
National avg $85,759

Ronan Elem pays -6.3% less than Billings Elem · per-pupil $13,817 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 Ronan Elem, with enrollment kept within a comparable band.

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Revenue & Expenditure

$15.7M
Total Revenue
$15.2M
Total Expenditure
$5.5M
Instruction Salaries
36% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$4.0M
Regular Program
$0.5M
Special Education

Other Montana Districts

Dillon Elem
$78,455
730 students
Hellgate Elem
$76,244
1,478 students
Evergreen Elem
$78,251
702 students
Stevensville Elem
$58,097
680 students
Columbia Falls H S
$71,500
671 students
Monforton Elem
$65,035
668 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Ronan Elem?

NCES CCD FY2022 data puts Ronan Elem's average teacher salary at $75,170, calculated from total instructional salary expenditure over the district's reported teacher headcount.

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

Ronan Elem pays 2.0% more than the Montana state average of $73,667. The district's average is $75,170.

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

Ronan Elem pays 12.3% below the national average of $85,759. The district average is $75,170.

What is the per-pupil spending in Ronan Elem?

NCES FY2022 data puts Ronan Elem's per-student spending at approximately $13,817 annually, covering instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Ronan Elem?

Ronan Elem has 1,099 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

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

Instructional salaries account for 36% of Ronan Elem's total expenditure of $15.2M (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. Ronan 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.