Garrison Elem

Garrison, Montana — 1 schools

17
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$15,929
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Garrison Elem operates 1 public schools serving 17 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 17 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Powell County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,929 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 46.1% local, 32.8% state, and 21.1% 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 35.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 64.7% White across the district's schools.

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

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

Garrison Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 35.3% — 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?

21.1%
Federal
32.8%
State
46.1%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$849
Studio/mo
$884
1 BR/mo
$1,133
2 BR/mo
$1,576
3 BR/mo
$1,832
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Garrison Elem.

White 64.7%
Multiracial 29.4%
Other 5.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

35.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Garrison Elem

School Enrollment
Garrison School
17

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Garrison Elem?

Garrison Elem has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 17 students.

How much does Garrison Elem spend per student?

Garrison Elem spends $15,929 per student.

What is the average rent near Garrison Elem?

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

What is the demographic composition of Garrison Elem?

Garrison Elem students are 64.7% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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