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Poplar 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 3 public schools serving 583 students in Poplar Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Poplar Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
849 Schools
# Students
583 Students
149,768 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
10,949 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Poplar 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
#342 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.40
# American Indian Students
564 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
97%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
6%
# Black Students
n/a
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
8 Students
114,991 Students
% White Students
1%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
5
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
49
12,096
# Students in 1st Grade:
71
10,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
81
11,776
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
11,496
# Students in 4th Grade:
63
11,466
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
11,368
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
11,344
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
11,488
# Students in 8th Grade:
67
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 $23,851 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,686 is higher than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,851
$15,257
Spending / Student
$21,686
$15,346
Best Poplar Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Poplar School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6630
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6630
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Poplar 5-6 School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Grades: 5-6
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Poplar 7-8
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 4th Avenue West
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Poplar, MT 59255
(406) 768-6730
Grades: 7-8
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Poplar Elementary School District?
Poplar Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 583 students.
What is the rank of Poplar Elementary School District?
Poplar Elementary School District is ranked #343 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Poplar Elementary School District?
97% of Poplar Elementary School District students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Poplar Elementary School District?
Poplar Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Poplar Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,686 is higher than the state median of $15,346. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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