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Monforton Elem

Montana · Public School District
3
Schools
669
Students
$10,016
Per-Pupil Spend
-30% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Monforton Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 669 students across 3 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $10,016 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Monforton PrimaryPK–02229
Monforton School03–05222
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Monforton 6-806–08218
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,016-30% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
48%
State
41.3%
Local (property tax)
47.6%
Federal
11.1%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
669
Students
—
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,016, spending is 30% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Monforton Elem?
Monforton Elem has 3 public schools, serving a total of 669 students.
How much does Monforton Elem spend per student?
Monforton Elem spends $10,016 per pupil — 30% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Monforton Elem?
No, Monforton Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Monforton Elem serve?
Monforton Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Monforton Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Monforton Elem is 46/100. 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.