Total enrollment
234
+14 (+6%) vs SY 2017-18
Powder River County
Montana · Public K-12
Public schools in Powder River County, Montana total 5, with combined enrollment of about 234 students against a county population of 1,815. That breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Powder River County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 87%
% Hispanic
6%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
4 districts
Enrollment
234
NCES CCD
Median income
$67,045
Above Montana avg
Free/reduced lunch
4.0%
Below Montana avg
Elementary
3
140 students
Middle
1
24 students
High
1
70 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Broadus Elem
153 students · 4 districts in Powder River County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Powder River County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
26.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
0.7%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.1% under 18
Test scores in Powder River County
Latest 2020-21 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Montana state average: 47.2%.
Top 2 schools (ELA)
- Broadus School· 44.5%
- Broadus 7-8· 34.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadus School | Broadus | Elementary | PK-06 | 129 | · |
| Powder River Co Dist High | Broadus | High | 09-12 | 70 | · |
| Broadus 7-8 | Broadus | Middle | 07-08 | 24 | · |
| Biddle School | Biddle | Elementary | PK-08 | 11 | · |
| South Stacey School | Volborg | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Powder River County
About Powder River County
Across the low-population Montana county of Powder River County of about 1,815 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 234 students.
Stepping back, census numbers show median household income runs near $67,045, roughly 26% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 5%.
In terms of grade levels, Powder River County comprises 3 elementary schools (140 students), 1 middle school (24), and 1 high school (70).
Broadus Elem dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 153 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Powder River County has increased 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 220 students to 234.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Powder River County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data