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Sidney Elem

Montana · Public School District
3
Schools
856
Students
$11,781
Per-Pupil Spend
-18% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Sidney Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 856 students across 3 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $11,781 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 62/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Elementary03–05251
West Side ElementaryPK–02321
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sidney Middle School06–08284
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,781-18% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
49%
34%
State
48.9%
Local (property tax)
34.3%
Federal
16.8%

Funding is shared between state (49%) and local sources (34%), with notable federal support (17%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
856
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score62/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,781, spending is 18% 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 Sidney Elem?
Sidney Elem has 3 public schools, serving a total of 856 students.
How much does Sidney Elem spend per student?
Sidney Elem spends $11,781 per pupil — 18% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Sidney Elem?
No, Sidney Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sidney Elem serve?
Sidney Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sidney Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sidney Elem is 62/100. 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.