Troy Elem

Troy, Montana — 2 schools

283
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,839
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Troy Elem operates 2 public schools serving 283 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 235 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lincoln County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,839 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, 26.7% state, and 46.3% 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 $102,033 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #16 of 141 in Montana against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 58.8:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 42.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 87.6% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

W F Morrison School accounts for 67.2% of all Troy Elem student enrollment

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

Troy Elem student-counselor ratio is 59:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Troy Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 42.9% — 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?

46.3%
Federal
26.7%
State
27.0%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
16 / 141
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$919
Studio/mo
$1,067
1 BR/mo
$1,170
2 BR/mo
$1,627
3 BR/mo
$1,892
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$102,033
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 Troy Elem.

White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Multiracial 7.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

58.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
42.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Troy Elem

School Enrollment
W F Morrison School
158
Troy 7-8
77

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Troy Elem?

Troy Elem has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 283 students.

How much does Troy Elem spend per student?

Troy Elem spends $18,839 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #16 in Montana.

What is the average teacher salary in Troy Elem?

The average teacher salary in Troy Elem is $102,033 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Troy Elem?

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

What is the demographic composition of Troy Elem?

Troy Elem students are 87.6% White, 5.5% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Troy Elem?

Troy Elem has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #16 out of 141 districts in Montana. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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