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Townsend K-12 Schools

Montana · Public School District
3
Schools
706
Students
$28,471
Per-Pupil Spend
+98% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
84.5%
Graduation Rate
-2.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Townsend K-12 Schools is a public school district in Montana serving 706 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $28,471 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Cecelia Hazelton SchoolPK–06399
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Townsend 7-807–08122
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Broadwater High School09–12185
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$28,471+98% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
37%
49%
State
37.3%
Local (property tax)
49.1%
Federal
13.6%

Funding is shared between state (37%) and local sources (49%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
706
Students
—
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.5%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $28,471 per pupil — 98% above the national average of $14,347.
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 Townsend K-12 Schools?
Townsend K-12 Schools has 3 public schools, serving a total of 706 students.
What is the graduation rate for Townsend K-12 Schools?
The graduation rate is 84.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Townsend K-12 Schools spend per student?
Townsend K-12 Schools spends $28,471 per pupil — 98% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Townsend K-12 Schools?
No, Townsend K-12 Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Townsend K-12 Schools serve?
Townsend K-12 Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Townsend K-12 Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Townsend K-12 Schools is 54/100. 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.