How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Great Falls Elem | Townsend K-12 Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Great Falls, Montana | Townsend, Montana |
| Total Enrollment | 7,032 | 706 |
| Number of Schools | 17 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.7:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Great Falls Elem | Townsend K-12 Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,469 | $28,471 |
| Federal Revenue | 27.4% | 13.6% |
| State Revenue | 38.7% | 37.3% |
| Local Revenue | 33.9% | 49.1% |
Great Falls Elem
Federal State Local
Townsend K-12 Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Great Falls Elem | Townsend K-12 Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 67.2% | 88.3% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.7% | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7.9% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 13.3% | 5.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Great Falls Elem | Townsend K-12 Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 355:1 | 253.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 50.0% | 49.1% |
School Types
Great Falls Elem
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Townsend K-12 Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.