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Yellowstone Academy Elem

Montana · Public School District
2
Schools
58
Students
$83,371
Per-Pupil Spend
+481% nat'l
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Free Lunch Rate
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Yellowstone Academy Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 58 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $83,371 is above average for a US public school district.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Yellowstone Academy ElemPK–0624
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Yellowstone Academy 7-807–0834
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$83,371+481% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
25%
60%
State
25.1%
Local (property tax)
60.0%
Federal
14.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (60%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
58
Students
—
Free Lunch
$83K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $83,371 per pupil — 481% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Yellowstone Academy Elem?
Yellowstone Academy Elem has 2 public schools, serving a total of 58 students.
How much does Yellowstone Academy Elem spend per student?
Yellowstone Academy Elem spends $83,371 per pupil — 481% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Yellowstone Academy Elem?
No, Yellowstone Academy Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Yellowstone Academy Elem serve?
Yellowstone Academy 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.