Turner Elem

Turner, Montana — 2 schools

38
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$23,250
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Turner Elem operates 2 public schools serving 38 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 40 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is geographically located in Blaine County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $23,250 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 37.7% local, 39.5% state, and 22.7% 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 $106,875 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

a 400:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 24.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 89.2% White, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Turner School accounts for 72.5% of all Turner Elem student enrollment

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

Turner Elem student-counselor ratio is 400:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Turner Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 24.0% — 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 Turner Elem is typically wider than the Turner Elem-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

22.7%
Federal
39.5%
State
37.7%
Local

Local Rent Costs

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

$887
Studio/mo
$902
1 BR/mo
$1,184
2 BR/mo
$1,420
3 BR/mo
$1,914
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$106,875
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 Turner Elem.

White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Other 9.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

400:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
24.0%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Turner Elem

School Enrollment
Turner School
29
Turner 7-8
11

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Turner Elem?

Turner Elem has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 38 students.

How much does Turner Elem spend per student?

Turner Elem spends $23,250 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Turner Elem?

The average teacher salary in Turner Elem is $106,875 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Turner Elem?

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

What is the demographic composition of Turner Elem?

Turner Elem students are 89.2% White, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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