Serving 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boulder Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boulder Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Boulder, MT, encompassing approximately 630.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 17.2 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest points located up to 24.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boulder Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Boulder Elementary School's student population of 166 students has grown by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Boulder Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 696 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
82%
76%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boulder Elementary School's ranking?
Boulder Elementary School is ranked #272 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Boulder Elementary School often compared to?
Boulder Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clancy School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Boulder Elementary School?
166 students attend Boulder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Boulder Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boulder Elementary School?
Boulder Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boulder Elementary School offer ?
Boulder Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boulder Elementary School part of?
Boulder Elementary School is part of Boulder Elementary School District.
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