Boulder Elem School District

205 S Washington
Boulder, MT 59632
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Boulder Elem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 187 students in Boulder Elem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Boulder Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
834 Schools
# Students
187 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
11,113 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Boulder Elem School District, which is ranked within the top 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)
#69 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Boulder Elem  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
35%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Boulder Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MT by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Boulder Elem  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MT by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.38
# American Indian Students
7 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
13 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
150 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
80%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
17 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
26
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
18
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
18
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
28
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,230 is higher than the state median of $15,306. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,193 is higher than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue (20-21)
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
This chart display total revenue of Boulder Elem  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending (20-21)
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
This chart display total spending of Boulder Elem  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$17,230
$15,306
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Boulder Elem  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student (20-21)
$17,193
$15,395
This chart display average spending per public school student in Boulder Elem  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MT by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Boulder Elem School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boulder Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
205 So Washington
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3316
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #22.
Boulder 7-8
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
205 S Washington
Boulder, MT 59632
(406) 225-3316
Grades: 7-8
| 49 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Boulder Elem School District?
Boulder Elem School District manages 2 public schools serving 187 students.
What is the rank of Boulder Elem School District?
Boulder Elem School District is ranked #113 out of 349 school districts in Montana (top 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boulder Elem School District?
80% of Boulder Elem School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boulder Elem School District?
Boulder Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Boulder Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,193 is higher than the state median of $15,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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