Frenchtown K-12 Schools

Frenchtown, Montana — 4 schools

1,443
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$11,877
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Frenchtown K-12 Schools operates 4 public schools serving 1,443 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,261 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Missoula County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,877 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 34.7% local, 46.4% state, and 19.0% 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 $63,117 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 34/100, ranked #80 of 141 in Montana against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (8 AP courses district-wide), a 265.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 41.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.8% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Frenchtown Elementary School accounts for 32.9% of all Frenchtown K-12 Schools student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Frenchtown K-12 Schools-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

Frenchtown K-12 Schools school enrollment varies 2.4× across entities

Frenchtown K-12 Schools school enrollment ranges from 171 students (lowest) to 415 students (highest), a spread of 244 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Frenchtown K-12 Schools student-counselor ratio is 265:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Frenchtown K-12 Schools is typically wider than the Frenchtown K-12 Schools-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Frenchtown K-12 Schools chronic absenteeism rate is 41.7% — 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?

19.0%
Federal
46.4%
State
34.7%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
80 / 141
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,143
Studio/mo
$1,400
1 BR/mo
$1,655
2 BR/mo
$2,302
3 BR/mo
$2,776
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$63,117
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 4 schools in Frenchtown K-12 Schools.

White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 1.5%
Multiracial 5.2%
Other 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
8 AP courses total
265.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Frenchtown K-12 Schools

School Enrollment
Frenchtown Elementary School
415
Frenchtown High School
364
Frenchtown 6-8
311
Frenchtown Intermediate School
171

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Frenchtown K-12 Schools?

Frenchtown K-12 Schools has 4 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,443 students.

How much does Frenchtown K-12 Schools spend per student?

Frenchtown K-12 Schools spends $11,877 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #80 in Montana.

What is the average teacher salary in Frenchtown K-12 Schools?

The average teacher salary in Frenchtown K-12 Schools is $63,117 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Frenchtown K-12 Schools?

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

What is the demographic composition of Frenchtown K-12 Schools?

Frenchtown K-12 Schools students are 85.8% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Frenchtown K-12 Schools?

Frenchtown K-12 Schools has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #80 out of 141 districts in Montana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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