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Browning Elem

Montana · Public School District
7
Schools
1,266
Students
$25,505
Per-Pupil Spend
+78% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Browning Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 1,266 students across 7 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $25,505 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 32/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Babb SchoolPK–0624
Big Sky SchoolPK–0825
Browning Elementary02–03278
Glendale SchoolPK–0815
KW-VC ElementaryPK–01289
Napi School04–05233
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Browning Middle School06–08402
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,505+78% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
27%
14%
State
26.6%
Local (property tax)
13.7%
Federal
59.7%

Funding is shared between state (27%) and local sources (14%), with notable federal support (60%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
1,266
Students
—
Free Lunch
$26K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score32/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,505 per pupil — 78% above the national average of $14,347.
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 32/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
60% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Browning Elem?
Browning Elem has 7 public schools, serving a total of 1,266 students.
How much does Browning Elem spend per student?
Browning Elem spends $25,505 per pupil — 78% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Browning Elem?
No, Browning Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Browning Elem serve?
Browning Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Browning Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Browning Elem is 32/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.