How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Columbia Falls High School | Elder Grove Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Columbia Falls, Montana | Billings, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 687 | 689 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 19.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Columbia Falls High School | Elder Grove Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,421 | $9,504 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.2% | 11.4% |
| State Revenue | 41.4% | 45.3% |
| Local Revenue | 42.4% | 43.4% |
Columbia Falls High School
Federal State Local
Elder Grove Elementary
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Columbia Falls High School | Elder Grove Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84.9% | 85.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.5% | 5.5% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 91.8% | 16.7% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Columbia Falls High School | Elder Grove Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 8 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 336:1 | 330.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 37.0% | 18.1% |
School Types
Columbia Falls High School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Elder Grove 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.