How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Billings Elem | Columbia Falls Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Billings, Montana | Columbia Falls, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 10,988 | 1,562 |
| Number of Schools | 28 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.4:1 | 14.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Billings Elem | Columbia Falls Elem |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,071 | $25,195 |
| Federal Revenue | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| State Revenue | 42.0% | 37.7% |
| Local Revenue | 36.9% | 43.9% |
Billings Elem
Federal State Local
Columbia Falls Elem
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Billings Elem | Columbia Falls Elem |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.1% | 85.6% |
| African American | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.6% | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10.0% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 7.8% | 7.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Billings Elem | Columbia Falls Elem |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 344.6:1 | 410.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.5% | 41.8% |
School Types
Billings Elem
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Columbia Falls Elem
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.