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Columbia Falls Elem

Montana · Public School District
3
Schools
1,562
Students
$25,195
Per-Pupil Spend
+76% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Columbia Falls Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 1,562 students across 3 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $25,195 is above 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 (3)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Glacier Gateway ElemPK–05473
Ruder ElementaryPK–05563
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Columbia Falls Jr HS06–08526
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$25,195+76% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
38%
44%
State
37.7%
Local (property tax)
43.9%
Federal
18.3%

Funding is shared between state (38%) and local sources (44%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,562
Students
—
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score42/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $25,195 per pupil — 76% 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 Columbia Falls Elem?
Columbia Falls Elem has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,562 students.
How much does Columbia Falls Elem spend per student?
Columbia Falls Elem spends $25,195 per pupil — 76% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Columbia Falls Elem?
No, Columbia Falls Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Columbia Falls Elem serve?
Columbia Falls Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Columbia Falls Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Columbia Falls 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.