Joliet Elementary School District

300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 268 students in Joliet Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Joliet Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
849 Schools
# Students
268 Students
149,768 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,949 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Joliet 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.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#144 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Joliet Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Joliet Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Joliet Elementary  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.40
# American Indian Students
2 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
256 Students
114,991 Students
% White Students
96%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
46
12,096
# Students in 1st Grade:
26
10,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
11,776
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
11,496
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
11,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
11,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
11,344
# Students in 7th Grade:
28
11,488
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
11,304
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
11,994
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,945
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
11,006
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,428
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,437 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,612 is less than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Joliet Elementary  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
This chart displays total spending of Joliet Elementary  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,437
$15,257
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Joliet Elementary  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$11,612
$15,346
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Joliet Elementary  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Montana by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Joliet Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joliet Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Joliet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 N Park St
Joliet, MT 59041
(406) 962-3541
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Joliet Elementary School District?
Joliet Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 268 students.
What is the rank of Joliet Elementary School District?
Joliet Elementary School District is ranked #157 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Joliet Elementary School District?
96% of Joliet Elementary School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joliet Elementary School District?
Joliet Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Joliet Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,612 is less than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 268 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50% in MT
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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