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Swan Lake-Salmon Elem

Montana · Public School District
1
Schools
2
Students
$209,000
Per-Pupil Spend
>500% above nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Swan Lake-Salmon Elem is a public school district in Montana serving 2 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $209,000 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 (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Salmon Prairie SchoolPK–082
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$209,000>500% above nat'l
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
18%
41%
State
18.5%
Local (property tax)
41.0%
Federal
40.5%

Funding is shared between state (18%) and local sources (41%), with notable federal support (41%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
2
Students
—
Free Lunch
$209K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score42/100
StateMontana →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
41% 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 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Swan Lake-Salmon Elem?
Swan Lake-Salmon Elem has 1 public school, serving a total of 2 students.
How much does Swan Lake-Salmon Elem spend per student?
Swan Lake-Salmon Elem spends $209,000 per pupil ($209,000 per pupil; note: very small enrollment may inflate this figure).
Are there charter schools in Swan Lake-Salmon Elem?
No, Swan Lake-Salmon Elem does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Swan Lake-Salmon Elem serve?
Swan Lake-Salmon Elem serves grades PK through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Swan Lake-Salmon Elem?
The median opportunity score across schools in Swan Lake-Salmon 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.