Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bonner School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bonner School's student population of 229 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bonner School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bonner School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
4%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
6%
Black
1%
1%
White
85%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bonner School's ranking?
Bonner School is ranked #521 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Bonner School often compared to?
Bonner Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desmet School, Target Range School, Clinton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Bonner School?
229 students attend Bonner School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bonner School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bonner School?
Bonner School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bonner School offer ?
Bonner School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bonner School part of?
Bonner School is part of Bonner Elementary School District.
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