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Butte Elem

Montana · Public School District
7
Schools
2,966
Students
$14,590
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Butte Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 2,966 students across 7 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $14,590 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Emerson SchoolPK–06392
Hillcrest SchoolPK–06423
Kennedy SchoolPK–06246
Margaret Leary SchoolPK–06347
West Elementary SchoolPK–06473
Whittier SchoolPK–06425
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
East Middle School07–08660
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,590Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
40%
State
48.3%
Local (property tax)
40.4%
Federal
11.3%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,966
Students
—
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score48/100
StateMontana →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Butte Elem?
Butte Elem has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,966 students.
How much does Butte Elem spend per student?
Butte Elem spends $14,590 per pupil — 2% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Butte Elem?
No, Butte Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Butte Elem serve?
Butte Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Butte Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Butte Elem is 48/100. 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.