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Bigfork Elem

Montana · Public School District
2
Schools
610
Students
$10,600
Per-Pupil Spend
-26% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Bigfork Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 610 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $10,600 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 42/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bigfork ElementaryPK–06461
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bigfork 7-807–08149
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,600-26% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
53%
State
34.7%
Local (property tax)
53.4%
Federal
11.9%

Funding is shared between state (35%) and local sources (53%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
610
Students
—
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score42/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,600, spending is 26% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
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 Bigfork Elem?
Bigfork Elem has 2 public schools, serving a total of 610 students.
How much does Bigfork Elem spend per student?
Bigfork Elem spends $10,600 per pupil — 26% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Bigfork Elem?
No, Bigfork Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Bigfork Elem serve?
Bigfork Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Bigfork Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Bigfork Elem is 42/100. 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.