LaMotte Elem operates 2 public schools serving 52 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 55 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Gallatin County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,515 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 49.4% local, 42.6% state, and 8.0% 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 $84,545 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.
and 22.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 97.0% White across the district's schools.
Lamotte School accounts for 60.0% of all LaMotte Elem student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means LaMotte 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.
LaMotte Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 22.8% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
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 Variation between sub-units within LaMotte Elem is typically wider than the LaMotte Elem-aggregate figure suggests.
LaMotte Elem has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 52 students.
How much does LaMotte Elem spend per student?
LaMotte Elem spends $16,515 per student.
What is the average teacher salary in LaMotte Elem?
The average teacher salary in LaMotte Elem is $84,545 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near LaMotte Elem?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Gallatin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of LaMotte Elem?
LaMotte Elem students are 97.0% White, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.