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Lewistown Elem

Montana · Public School District
4
Schools
888
Students
$15,203
Per-Pupil Spend
+6% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Lewistown Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 888 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 2 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $15,203 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Garfield SchoolPK–02177
Highland Park School02–05304
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lewis & Clark School05–06210
Lewistown 7-807–08197
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,203Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
34%
State
43.7%
Local (property tax)
34.4%
Federal
21.9%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (22%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
888
Students
—
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score48/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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 Lewistown Elem?
Lewistown Elem has 4 public schools, serving a total of 888 students.
How much does Lewistown Elem spend per student?
Lewistown Elem spends $15,203 per pupil — 6% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Lewistown Elem?
No, Lewistown Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Lewistown Elem serve?
Lewistown Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lewistown Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lewistown Elem is 48/100. 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.