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American Schools / State detail

Montana

Montana spent $13,612 per public-school student in 2022-23 - ranked #35 of 51, below the national $16,164.

Per pupil
$13,612
current spending · median $14,850
Spending rank
#35/ 51
among the 50 states + DC
Students per teacher
13.8:1
national 15.2:1 · 2024-25
Enrollment
150,028
$2,042,155,000 total current
Where the money comes from
Federal
18%
State
40%
Local
42%
Biggest districts in Montana
  1. Billings Elem 10,988 $12,015
  2. Great Falls Elem 7,032 $12,146
  3. Billings H S 5,610 $12,233
  4. Missoula Elem 5,280 $13,401
  5. Helena Elem 5,225 $13,752
  6. Bozeman Elem 4,651 $10,840

Top six districts by enrollment, with each one's per-pupil spending.