Deerfield Elem

Lewistown, Montana — 1 schools

13
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,500
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Deerfield Elem operates 1 public schools serving 13 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 11 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Fergus County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,500 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 20.1% local, 71.3% state, and 8.6% 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 27.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 100.0% White across the district's schools.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Deerfield 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

Deerfield Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 27.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Deerfield Elem is typically wider than the Deerfield Elem-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

8.6%
Federal
71.3%
State
20.1%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,084
Studio/mo
$1,102
1 BR/mo
$1,446
2 BR/mo
$1,991
3 BR/mo
$2,338
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Deerfield Elem.

White 100.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

27.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Deerfield Elem

School Enrollment
Deerfield School
11

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Deerfield Elem?

Deerfield Elem has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 13 students.

How much does Deerfield Elem spend per student?

Deerfield Elem spends $11,500 per student.

What is the average rent near Deerfield Elem?

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

What is the demographic composition of Deerfield Elem?

Deerfield Elem students are 100.0% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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