Laurel Elem operates 4 public schools serving 1,272 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,157 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Yellowstone County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,113 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 43.6% local, 40.1% state, and 16.3% 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 $72,929 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 22/100, ranked #119 of 141 in Montana against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 305.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.5% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian across the district's schools.
Laurel Middle School accounts for 43.7% of all Laurel Elem student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Laurel Elem-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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.
Laurel Elem school enrollment varies 3.2× across entities
Laurel Elem school enrollment ranges from 158 students (lowest) to 506 students (highest), a spread of 348 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.
Laurel Elem student-counselor ratio is 305:1 — 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 Laurel Elem is typically wider than the Laurel Elem-aggregate figure suggests.
Laurel Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 23.9% — 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 Laurel Elem is typically wider than the Laurel Elem-aggregate figure suggests.
Laurel Elem has 4 schools, including 3 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 1,272 students.
How much does Laurel Elem spend per student?
Laurel Elem spends $13,113 per student. The district has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #119 in Montana.
What is the average teacher salary in Laurel Elem?
The average teacher salary in Laurel Elem is $72,929 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Laurel Elem?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Yellowstone County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Laurel Elem?
Laurel Elem students are 86.5% White, 6.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Laurel Elem?
Laurel Elem has an equity score of 22/100, ranking #119 out of 141 districts in Montana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.