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Lewistown Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 870 students in Lewistown 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 Lewistown Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
4 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
870 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lewistown Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#146 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.40
# American Indian Students
14 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
3 Students
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,034 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
774 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
89%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
27 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
97
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
74
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
86
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
112
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
85
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
91
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
11,296
# 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 $12,203 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,877 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,203
$15,263
Spending / Student
$11,877
$15,352
Best Lewistown Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis & Clark School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
212 Crystal Drive
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2811
Grades: 5-6
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Garfield School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 East Boulevard
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2366
Grades: PK-1
| 188 students
Rank: #33.
Highland Park School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 7th Avenue North
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-2555
Grades: 2-4
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
Lewistown 7-8
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
914 West Main
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Lewistown, MT 59457
(406) 535-5419
Grades: 7-8
| 195 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lewistown Elementary School District?
Lewistown Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 870 students.
What is the rank of Lewistown Elementary School District?
Lewistown Elementary School District is ranked #130 out of 347 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lewistown Elementary School District?
89% of Lewistown Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewistown Elementary School District?
Lewistown Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Lewistown Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,877 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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