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Missoula Elem

Montana · Public School District
12
Schools
5,280
Students
$13,532
Per-Pupil Spend
-6% nat'l
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Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Missoula Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 5,280 students across 12 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle schools. Per-pupil spending of $13,532 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Chief Charlo SchoolPK–05429
Franklin SchoolPK–05289
Hawthorne SchoolPK–05387
Jeannette Rankin ElPK–05461
Lewis & Clark SchoolPK–05440
Lowell SchoolPK–05285
Paxson SchoolPK–05463
Rattlesnake Elementary SchoolPK–05445
Russell SchoolPK–05367
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Meadow Hill Middle School06–08472
Porter Middle School06–08579
Washington Middle School06–08663
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,532Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
40%
42%
State
39.6%
Local (property tax)
42.2%
Federal
18.2%

Funding is shared between state (40%) and local sources (42%), with notable federal support (18%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
5,280
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score45/100
StateMontana →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Missoula Elem?
Missoula Elem has 12 public schools, serving a total of 5,280 students.
How much does Missoula Elem spend per student?
Missoula Elem spends $13,532 per pupil — 6% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Missoula Elem?
No, Missoula Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Missoula Elem serve?
Missoula Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Missoula Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Missoula Elem is 45/100. 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.