Golden Ridge Elem

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Fairfield, Montana - 1 schools

At $13,341 per pupil, Golden Ridge Elem ranks #276 of 393 Montana districts by per-pupil spending (Montana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

44
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,341
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Golden Ridge Elem operates 1 public schools serving 44 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Teton County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,341 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 393 Montana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Montana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 15.4% local, 46.3% state, and 38.3% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one.

. Demographically, the student body averages 100.0% White across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Golden Ridge School, enrolling 7 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Golden Ridge School accounts for 15.9% of all Golden Ridge Elem student enrollment

That concentration means Golden Ridge Elem-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Where does the funding come from?

38.3%
Federal
46.3%
State
15.4%
Local

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Golden Ridge Elem.

White 100.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Schools in Golden Ridge Elem

School Enrollment
Golden Ridge School
7

How Golden Ridge Elem Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Montana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Rapelje Elem Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Ryegate K-12 Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Carter County H S Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Upper West Shore Elem Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Lambert H S Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Golden Ridge Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Montana

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Billings Elem
10,988 students · 28 schools · $12,015/pupil
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Great Falls Elem
7,032 students · 17 schools · $12,146/pupil
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Billings H S
5,610 students · 3 schools · $12,233/pupil
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Missoula Elem
5,280 students · 12 schools · $13,401/pupil
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Helena Elem
5,225 students · 13 schools · $13,752/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Golden Ridge Elem?

Golden Ridge Elem has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 44 students.

How much does Golden Ridge Elem spend per student?

Golden Ridge Elem spends $13,341 per student.

What is the demographic composition of Golden Ridge Elem?

Golden Ridge Elem students are 100.0% White, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.