Potomac Elem

Bonner, Montana — 2 schools

105
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$19,041
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Potomac Elem operates 2 public schools serving 105 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 87 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Missoula County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,041 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 27.0% local, 33.7% state, and 39.3% 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 $101,786 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 44.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.5% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Potomac School accounts for 69.0% of all Potomac Elem student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Potomac 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Potomac Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 44.0% — 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?

39.3%
Federal
33.7%
State
27.0%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Missoula County county, where this district is located.

$1,143
Studio/mo
$1,400
1 BR/mo
$1,655
2 BR/mo
$2,302
3 BR/mo
$2,776
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$101,786
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 2 schools in Potomac Elem.

White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Multiracial 12.2%
Other 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

44.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Potomac Elem

School Enrollment
Potomac School
60
Potomac 7-8
27

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Potomac Elem?

Potomac Elem has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 105 students.

How much does Potomac Elem spend per student?

Potomac Elem spends $19,041 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Potomac Elem?

The average teacher salary in Potomac Elem is $101,786 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Potomac Elem?

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

What is the demographic composition of Potomac Elem?

Potomac Elem students are 75.5% White, 8.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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