For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 397 students in Roundup 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 Roundup Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
843 Schools
# Students
397 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Roundup Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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
#218 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
35%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.40
# American Indian Students
7 Students
15,756 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
10%
# Asian Students
1 Student
944 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
9,249 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
6%
# Black Students
1 Student
1,034 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
342 Students
114,928 Students
% White Students
86%
77%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
284 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
7,508 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9
1,059
# Students in K Grade:
41
12,088
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
10,993
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
11,771
# Students in 3rd Grade:
45
11,487
# Students in 4th Grade:
36
11,459
# Students in 5th Grade:
42
11,360
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
11,339
# Students in 7th Grade:
51
11,480
# Students in 8th Grade:
37
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 $11,970 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,086 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$2,285 MM

Spending
$5 MM
$2,298 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,970
$15,263

Spending / Student
$12,086
$15,352

Best Roundup Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Roundup Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 11th Ave East
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-1512
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-1512
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Roundup 7-8
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
525 6th Ave W
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Roundup, MT 59072
(406) 323-2402
Grades: 7-8
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Roundup Elementary School District?
Roundup Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 397 students.
What is the rank of Roundup Elementary School District?
Roundup Elementary School District is ranked #226 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 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 Roundup Elementary School District?
86% of Roundup Elementary School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Roundup Elementary School District?
Roundup Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Roundup Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,086 is less than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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