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About this school
Lavina Public School is
a rural public school
in Lavina, Montana that is part of Lavina Public School District 2.
It serves 68 students
in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.3:1.
Its teachers have had 17 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
15%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Lavina Public School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Apr 9, 2026
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Lavina Public School
$8,821
raised using DonorsChoose
17
projects
funded
7
teachers
funded
13
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
1
project for
technology
5
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Lavina Public School has received support from
11 individuals from Montana and
2 individuals out-of-state.
