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Laurel Elem

Montana · Public School District
4
Schools
1,272
Students
$13,113
Per-Pupil Spend
-9% nat'l
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Free Lunch Rate
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Laurel Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 1,272 students across 4 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $13,113 is near the national average for a US public school district.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Fred W Graff School03–04278
South SchoolPK–KG165
West School01–02256
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Laurel Middle School05–08573
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,113Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
44%
State
40.1%
Local (property tax)
43.6%
Federal
16.3%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (44%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,272
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laurel Elem?
Laurel Elem has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,272 students.
How much does Laurel Elem spend per student?
Laurel Elem spends $13,113 per pupil — 9% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Laurel Elem?
No, Laurel Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Laurel Elem serve?
Laurel Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
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.