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Colstrip Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 366 students in Colstrip Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Colstrip Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
366 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Colstrip Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#276 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.39
# American Indian Students
132 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
36%
10%
# Asian Students
2 Students
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
24 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
172 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
47%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1
285
# Students in K Grade:
33
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
31
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
49
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
45
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
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 $21,516 is higher than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,710 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,516
$15,183
Spending / Student
$20,710
$15,271
Best Colstrip Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Butte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Frank Brattin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colstrip Elementary School District?
Colstrip Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 366 students.
What is the rank of Colstrip Elementary School District?
Colstrip Elementary School District is ranked #285 out of 349 school districts in Montana (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Colstrip Elementary School District?
47% of Colstrip Elementary School District students are White, 36% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colstrip Elementary School District?
Colstrip Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Colstrip Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,710 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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