Brorson Elem

Sidney, Montana — 1 schools

4
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$56,167
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Brorson Elem operates 1 public schools serving 4 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 5 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Richland County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $56,167 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 48.6% local, 46.6% state, and 4.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

and 60.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.0% White, 20.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Brorson School accounts for 100.0% of all Brorson Elem student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Brorson Elem-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Brorson Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 60.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.8%
Federal
46.6%
State
48.6%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Richland County county, where this district is located.

$1,143
Studio/mo
$1,197
1 BR/mo
$1,312
2 BR/mo
$1,573
3 BR/mo
$2,201
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Brorson Elem.

White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 20.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

60.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Brorson Elem

School Enrollment
Brorson School
5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Brorson Elem?

Brorson Elem has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 4 students.

How much does Brorson Elem spend per student?

Brorson Elem spends $56,167 per student.

What is the average rent near Brorson Elem?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Richland County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Brorson Elem?

Brorson Elem students are 80.0% White, 20.0% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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