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Dillon Elem

Montana · Public School District
2
Schools
780
Students
$12,023
Per-Pupil Spend
-16% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Dillon Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 780 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $12,023 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Parkview SchoolPK–05523
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Dillon Middle School06–08257
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,023-16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
41%
36%
State
41.0%
Local (property tax)
35.8%
Federal
23.2%

Funding is shared between state (41%) and local sources (36%), with notable federal support (23%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
780
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score49/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,023, spending is 16% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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 Dillon Elem?
Dillon Elem has 2 public schools, serving a total of 780 students.
How much does Dillon Elem spend per student?
Dillon Elem spends $12,023 per pupil — 16% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Dillon Elem?
No, Dillon Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Dillon Elem serve?
Dillon Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Dillon Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Dillon Elem is 49/100. 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.