Ronan Elementary School District

421 Andrew Street Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Ronan 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 1,105 students in Ronan 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 Ronan Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% 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
1,105 Students
150,497 Students
# Teachers
77 Teachers
11,102 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Ronan 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.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#283 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Ronan Elementary  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ronan 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.
33%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ronan 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.
26%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.39
# American Indian Students
611 Students
15,962 Students
% American Indian Students
55%
10%
# Asian Students
n/a
987 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
8,780 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
6%
# Black Students
4 Students
1,044 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
308 Students
116,307 Students
% White Students
28%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
275 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
126 Students
7,140 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1
285
# Students in K Grade:
150
12,522
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
11,755
# Students in 2nd Grade:
144
11,401
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
11,444
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
11,403
# Students in 5th Grade:
121
11,404
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
11,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
115
11,386
# Students in 8th Grade:
97
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 $14,377 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,183. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,985 is less than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$2,285 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Ronan 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
$14 MM
$2,298 MM
This chart displays total spending of Ronan 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
$14,377
$15,183
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Ronan 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
$12,985
$15,271
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Ronan 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 Ronan Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ronan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35885 Round Butte Road W
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: 5-8
| 446 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
K William Harvey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
221 4th Ave Nw
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: PK-4
| 425 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pablo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
42080 4th Ave. E.
Ronan, MT 59864
(406) 676-3390
Grades: PK-4
| 234 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Ronan Elementary School District?
Ronan Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,105 students.
What is the rank of Ronan Elementary School District?
Ronan Elementary School District is ranked #288 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 Ronan Elementary School District?
55% of Ronan Elementary School District students are American Indian, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ronan Elementary School District?
Ronan Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Ronan Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,985 is less than the state median of $15,271. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 1,105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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