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School district · Montana · LEAID 3026730

Twin Bridges K-12 Schools

Estimated average teacher salary of $82,286, per-pupil spending, enrollment, and budget for Twin Bridges K-12 Schools — from the NCES Common Core of Data F-33 finance survey (FY2022).

$82,286
Est. avg teacher salary
$17,105
Per-pupil spending
210
Students enrolled
75th
Pct. in MT

Avg Teacher Salary

$82,286

Estimated from instructional expenditure / FTE

Per-Pupil Spending

$17,105

Total expenditure / enrollment

Student Enrollment

210 students

Salary vs State Average 100.0%

8.2% above Montana average

What the Numbers Say About Twin Bridges K-12 Schools

Twin Bridges K-12 Schools is a small school district in Montana, serving 210 students at an estimated per-pupil spending of $17,105. Estimated average teacher salary — derived from instructional expenditure variable Z33 divided by teacher FTE — is $82,286, placing the district in the moderately funded tier of NCES F-33 respondents. NCES LEAID 3026730 references the FY2022 Common Core of Data Local Education Agency Finance Survey.

Relative to the Montana statewide average of $76,056, teacher pay in Twin Bridges K-12 Schools runs meaningfully above the state benchmark — a 8.2% gap, and near the national instructional-salary estimate of $82,292 (0.0% differential). Among enrolling districts in Montana, it pays more than 75% of them. Licensing reciprocity, collective bargaining strength, and state aid formulas all contribute to where a district lands in these tiers.

On the budget side, Twin Bridges K-12 Schools reports $3.6M in total expenditure against $3.8M in revenue, with instructional salaries accounting for 32% of spending — a compensation-to-budget ratio that signals how much of each tax dollar reaches classroom educators. Regular-program teacher salary outlay is $0.7M, special-education teacher pay is $0.0M. These figures are district-level aggregates from F-33, not individual contracts — step-and-column schedules, stipends, and collectively-bargained differentials sit underneath these totals.

How does Twin Bridges K-12 Schools compare?

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

Twin Bridges K-12 Schools $82,286
Billings Elem $81,043
Montana avg $76,056
National avg $82,292

Twin Bridges K-12 Schools pays +1.5% more than Billings Elem · per-pupil $17,105 vs $13,071

Estimated from NCES F-33 instructional salary expenditure (FY2022). Service entities excluded; estimates assume a 15:1 ratio.

Revenue & Expenditure

$3.8M
Total Revenue
$3.6M
Total Expenditure
$1.2M
Instruction Salaries
32% of total spending

Instructional Salary by Program

$0.7M
Regular Program
$0.0M
Special Education
$0.1M
Vocational
$0.0M
Other Programs

Other Montana Districts

Box Elder Elem
$134,846
292 students
Poplar Elem
$124,665
627 students
Browning Elem
$116,434
1,203 students
Arlee Elem
$115,440
273 students
Heart Butte K-12 Schools
$114,067
225 students
Rocky Boy Elem
$110,608
452 students

About This Data

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022.

Methodology: Average salary figures are estimates derived from total instructional salary expenditure (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates — not individual salary records.

Coverage: Data covers public school districts in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Private schools are not included.

Limitations: Instructional salary data includes classroom teachers and some instructional aides depending on district reporting practices. Salary figures may differ from collectively-bargained salary schedules.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average teacher salary in Twin Bridges K-12 Schools?

The estimated average teacher salary in Twin Bridges K-12 Schools is $82,286 (NCES CCD FY2022). This is based on total instructional salary expenditure divided by estimated teacher FTE.

How does Twin Bridges K-12 Schools teacher pay compare to the Montana average?

Twin Bridges K-12 Schools pays 8.2% more than the Montana state average of $76,056. The district's estimated average is $82,286.

How does Twin Bridges K-12 Schools teacher pay compare to the national average?

Twin Bridges K-12 Schools pays 0.0% below the national F-33 estimate of $82,292. The district estimated average is $82,286.

What is the per-pupil spending in Twin Bridges K-12 Schools?

Twin Bridges K-12 Schools spends approximately $17,105 per student annually (NCES FY2022). This includes instructional salaries, support services, and administration.

How many students are enrolled in Twin Bridges K-12 Schools?

Twin Bridges K-12 Schools has 210 students enrolled according to NCES CCD FY2022 data.

What percentage of Twin Bridges K-12 Schools's budget goes to teacher salaries?

Instructional salaries account for 32% of Twin Bridges K-12 Schools's total expenditure of $3.6M (NCES FY2022).

Where does this teacher salary data come from?

This data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) F-33 Local Education Agency Finance Survey, Fiscal Year 2022. Salary figures are estimates derived from instructional expenditure data (variable Z33) divided by estimated teacher FTE. These are district-level aggregates, not individual salary records.

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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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