How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cardwell Elementary | Carter County High School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cardwell, Montana | Ekalaka, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 40 | 43 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7:1 | 6.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cardwell Elementary | Carter County High School |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,225 | $32,419 |
| Federal Revenue | 26.5% | 6.3% |
| State Revenue | 29.3% | 25.5% |
| Local Revenue | 44.2% | 68.2% |
Cardwell Elementary
Federal State Local
Carter County High School
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cardwell Elementary | Carter County High School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 80.0% | 91.7% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 48.6% | 66.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cardwell Elementary | Carter County High School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | N/A | 220:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.0% | 48.8% |
School Types
Cardwell Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Carter County High School
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.