Rattlesnake Elementary School

1220 Pineview Drive
Missoula, MT 59801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rattlesnake Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 1% in MT
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rattlesnake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

Rattlesnake Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Rattlesnake Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rattlesnake Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#7 out of 722 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rattlesnake Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rattlesnake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rattlesnake Elementary School 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.
70-74%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rattlesnake Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Rattlesnake Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rattlesnake Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
1%
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White
88%
77%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rattlesnake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rattlesnake Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Rattlesnake Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rattlesnake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rattlesnake Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rattlesnake Elementary School's ranking?
Rattlesnake Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Rattlesnake Elementary School often compared to?
Rattlesnake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jeannette Rankin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Rattlesnake Elementary School?
407 students attend Rattlesnake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rattlesnake Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rattlesnake Elementary School?
Rattlesnake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Rattlesnake Elementary School offer ?
Rattlesnake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Rattlesnake Elementary School part of?
Rattlesnake Elementary School is part of Missoula Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Rattlesnake Elementary School located?
Rattlesnake Elementary School is located in the Upper Rattlesnake neighborhood of Missoula, MT.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 407 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 71% (Top 5%)
  • : 76% (Top 1%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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