How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Elder Grove Elementary | Townsend K-12 Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Billings, Montana | Townsend, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 689 | 706 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19.6:1 | 14:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Elder Grove Elementary | Townsend K-12 Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,504 | $12,363 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.4% | 13.6% |
| State Revenue | 45.3% | 37.3% |
| Local Revenue | 43.4% | 49.1% |
Elder Grove Elementary
Federal State Local
Townsend K-12 Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Elder Grove Elementary | Townsend K-12 Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.4% | 88.3% |
| African American | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.5% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.8% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 16.7% | 30.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Elder Grove Elementary | Townsend K-12 Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 330.5:1 | 234.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 18.1% | 35.0% |
School Types
Elder Grove Elementary
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Townsend K-12 Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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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.