How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cascade Elementary | Smith Valley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cascade, Montana | Kalispell, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 221 | 224 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cascade Elementary | Smith Valley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,864 | $10,621 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.5% | 19.0% |
| State Revenue | 39.5% | 51.6% |
| Local Revenue | 36.0% | 29.4% |
Cascade Elementary
Federal State Local
Smith Valley Elementary
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cascade Elementary | Smith Valley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.4% | 84.9% |
| African American | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 9.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 27.5% | 43.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cascade Elementary | Smith Valley Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 263:1 | 352:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.4% | 42.3% |
School Types
Cascade Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Smith Valley Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.