Belgrade Elem

Belgrade Elem is a town-based school district in Gallatin County, Montana, serving 2,374 students across five schools: three elementary schools and one middle school. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 0.8% from the prior year, indicating relative stability. With 161 teachers on staff, the district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1, which is below the typical range found in many comparable districts.

The district's financial profile shows per-pupil spending of $5,816, substantially below Montana's state average of $11,207. The total operating budget is $29.1 million, with revenue sourced from multiple channels: 42.7% from local funding, 45.6% from state sources, and 11.6% from federal contributions. This revenue structure indicates reliance on state support while maintaining a significant local tax base.

Belgrade Elem operates with a relatively even distribution of funding sources between state and local revenue streams, with state funding comprising the largest single source. The disparity between the district's per-pupil spending and the state average suggests either lower administrative overhead, different service provision models, or resource constraints compared to state benchmarks. The district's five-school configuration in a town setting provides coverage for multiple grade levels across its student population.