Top Rankings
Polson Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,173 students in Polson Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Polson Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
3 Schools
833 Schools
# Students
1,173 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Polson 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
#208 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.39
# American Indian Students
404 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
35%
10%
# Asian Students
8 Students
987 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
6%
# Black Students
15 Students
1,044 Students
% Black Students
1%
1%
# White Students
702 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
60%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
3
285
# Students in K Grade:
135
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
135
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
114
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
120
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
106
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
114
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
171
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 $19,344 is higher than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,188 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,344
$15,183
Spending / Student
$18,188
$15,271
Best Polson Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linderman School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 4th Avenue East
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6229
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6229
Grades: 2-4
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Polson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1602 2nd Street West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6335
Grades: 5-8
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cherry Valley School
Magnet School
107 8th Avenue West
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6333
Polson, MT 59860
(406) 883-6333
Grades: PK-1
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Polson Elementary School District?
Polson Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,173 students.
What is the rank of Polson Elementary School District?
Polson Elementary School District is ranked #217 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Polson Elementary School District?
60% of Polson Elementary School District students are White, 35% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polson Elementary School District?
Polson Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Polson Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,188 is higher than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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