How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Big Sandy K-12 | Chester-Joplin-Inverness Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Big Sandy, Montana | Chester, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 197 | 195 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Big Sandy K-12 | Chester-Joplin-Inverness Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,299 | $13,323 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.6% | 21.4% |
| State Revenue | 35.9% | 37.7% |
| Local Revenue | 48.5% | 40.9% |
Big Sandy K-12
Federal State Local
Chester-Joplin-Inverness Elementary
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Big Sandy K-12 | Chester-Joplin-Inverness Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 75.2% | 96.2% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10.1% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 0.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.9% | 47.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Big Sandy K-12 | Chester-Joplin-Inverness Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 89:1 | 135:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.3% | 18.6% |
School Types
Big Sandy K-12
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
Chester-Joplin-Inverness Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.