Havre Elem

Havre, Montana — 4 schools

1,199
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$12,470
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Havre Elem operates 4 public schools serving 1,199 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,299 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Hill County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,470 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 29.6% local, 43.1% state, and 27.3% 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 $56,039 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #101 of 141 in Montana against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 324.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 65.9% White, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American across the district's schools.

Havre Middle School accounts for 30.1% of all Havre Elem student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Havre Elem-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. 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

Havre Elem student-counselor ratio is 325:1 — 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 Havre Elem is typically wider than the Havre Elem-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Havre Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 36.6% — 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?

27.3%
Federal
43.1%
State
29.6%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
101 / 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 Hill County county, where this district is located.

$980
Studio/mo
$1,069
1 BR/mo
$1,307
2 BR/mo
$1,724
3 BR/mo
$1,731
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$56,039
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 Havre Elem.

White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 0.8%
Multiracial 7.5%
Other 19.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

324.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Havre Elem

School Enrollment
Havre Middle School
391
Sunnyside School
354
Highland Park School
288
Lincoln-Mckinley School
266

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Havre Elem?

Havre Elem has 4 schools, including 1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,199 students.

How much does Havre Elem spend per student?

Havre Elem spends $12,470 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #101 in Montana.

What is the average teacher salary in Havre Elem?

The average teacher salary in Havre Elem is $56,039 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Havre Elem?

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

What is the demographic composition of Havre Elem?

Havre Elem students are 65.9% White, 5.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Havre Elem?

Havre Elem has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #101 out of 141 districts in Montana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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