MTPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Plains Elementary School — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Plains, Montana|Plains K-12
Plains, MT 59859
School Profile
Grades
PK–6
Enrollment
235
Student:Teacher
13.1:1
Locale
Rural
District
Plains K-12Econ. Disadvantaged
63.8%
Phone
(406)826-3642School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
40-44%
Math Proficiency
45-49%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.8%
SY 2019-20
Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
225
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
16.48
100% fully certified
Counselors
1.5
Psychologists
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,159
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,119
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$13,830
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 17%State 51%Local 32%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
31.8%
Below 150% poverty line
5.0%
Unemployment rate
12.3%
Uninsured residents
9.4%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
47
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
44
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
19%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
13 (30%)
Speech/Language Impairment
12 (27%)
Other Health Impairment
5 (11%)
Autism
3 (7%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
218
Current enrollment
Stable(-9% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Plains Elementary School
Plains Elementary School currently enrolls 235 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in MT.
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