Lockwood K-12

Lockwood, Montana — 4 schools

1,718
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$14,336
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lockwood K-12 operates 4 public schools serving 1,718 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,580 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 $14,336 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 43.9% local, 35.6% state, and 20.4% 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 $66,968 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #91 of 141 in Montana against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 326:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 34.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.2% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Lockwood High School accounts for 34.9% of all Lockwood K-12 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Lockwood K-12-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Lockwood K-12 student-counselor ratio is 326:1 — 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 Lockwood K-12 is typically wider than the Lockwood K-12-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Lockwood K-12 chronic absenteeism rate is 34.6% — 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?

20.4%
Federal
35.6%
State
43.9%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
91 / 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 Yellowstone County county, where this district is located.

$1,016
Studio/mo
$1,109
1 BR/mo
$1,417
2 BR/mo
$1,951
3 BR/mo
$2,216
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$66,968
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 Lockwood K-12.

White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Multiracial 7.8%
Other 5.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
326:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
34.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lockwood K-12

School Enrollment
Lockwood High School
552
Lockwood Middle School
359
Lockwood Primary
348
Lockwood Intermediate
321

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lockwood K-12?

Lockwood K-12 has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle, 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,718 students.

How much does Lockwood K-12 spend per student?

Lockwood K-12 spends $14,336 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #91 in Montana.

What is the average teacher salary in Lockwood K-12?

The average teacher salary in Lockwood K-12 is $66,968 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Lockwood K-12?

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 Lockwood K-12?

Lockwood K-12 students are 73.2% White, 13.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lockwood K-12?

Lockwood K-12 has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #91 out of 141 districts in Montana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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