How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Box Elder Elementary | Independent Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Box Elder, Montana | Billings, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 303 | 297 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Box Elder Elementary | Independent Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,294 | $9,953 |
| Federal Revenue | 63.8% | 12.3% |
| State Revenue | 25.6% | 51.4% |
| Local Revenue | 10.6% | 36.3% |
Box Elder Elementary
Federal State Local
Independent Elementary
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Box Elder Elementary | Independent Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.2% | 80.5% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.4% | 7.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 97.4% | 4.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 2.6% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 4.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 26.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Box Elder Elementary | Independent Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 454.5:1 | 300:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 81.4% | 27.6% |
School Types
Box Elder Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Independent Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.