East Glacier Park Elem

E Glacier Park, Montana — 1 schools

63
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,931
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

East Glacier Park Elem operates 1 public schools serving 63 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 45 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Glacier County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,931 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 35.9% local, 23.2% state, and 40.9% 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. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $135,259 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 500:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 97.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 13.3% White across the district's schools.

East Glacier Park School accounts for 100.0% of all East Glacier Park Elem student enrollment

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

East Glacier Park Elem student-counselor ratio is 500:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

East Glacier Park Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 97.8% — 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?

40.9%
Federal
23.2%
State
35.9%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$956
Studio/mo
$1,033
1 BR/mo
$1,275
2 BR/mo
$1,529
3 BR/mo
$1,836
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$135,259
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in East Glacier Park Elem.

White 13.3%
Other 86.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

500:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
97.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in East Glacier Park Elem

School Enrollment
East Glacier Park School
45

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in East Glacier Park Elem?

East Glacier Park Elem has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 63 students.

How much does East Glacier Park Elem spend per student?

East Glacier Park Elem spends $20,931 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in East Glacier Park Elem?

The average teacher salary in East Glacier Park Elem is $135,259 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near East Glacier Park Elem?

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

What is the demographic composition of East Glacier Park Elem?

East Glacier Park Elem students are 13.3% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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