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Polson Elem

Montana · Public School District
3
Schools
1,173
Students
$12,655
Per-Pupil Spend
-12% nat'l
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Free Lunch Rate
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Polson Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 1,173 students across 3 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $12,655 is below the national average for a US public school district.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cherry Valley SchoolPK–01273
Linderman School02–04376
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Polson Middle School05–08524
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,655-12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
39%
33%
State
39.5%
Local (property tax)
32.6%
Federal
27.9%

Funding is shared between state (39%) and local sources (33%), with notable federal support (28%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,173
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
28% 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 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Polson Elem?
Polson Elem has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,173 students.
How much does Polson Elem spend per student?
Polson Elem spends $12,655 per pupil — 12% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Polson Elem?
No, Polson Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Polson Elem serve?
Polson 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.