Top Rankings
Charlo Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 161 students in Charlo Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Charlo Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
161 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Charlo Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 349 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.39
# American Indian Students
15 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
9%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
126 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
78%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
285
# Students in K Grade:
18
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
20
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
11,789
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,492
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,841
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
11,117
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,107
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,112 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,429 is less than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,112
$15,183
Spending / Student
$12,429
$15,271
Best Charlo Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Grades: PK-5
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Charlo 6-8
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 1st Ave West
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Charlo, MT 59824
(406) 644-2206
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charlo Elementary School District?
Charlo Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 161 students.
What is the rank of Charlo Elementary School District?
Charlo Elementary School District is ranked #114 out of 349 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charlo Elementary School District?
78% of Charlo Elementary School District students are White, 9% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charlo Elementary School District?
Charlo Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Charlo Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,429 is less than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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