Serving 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Boulder Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 35%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Boulder Elementary School's student population of 138 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
138 students
![This chart displays total students of Boulder Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Boulder Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-oN2hjT.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Boulder Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boulder Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#169 out of 722 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Boulder Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Boulder Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-bf6gGJM.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Boulder 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Boulder 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.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-paqQIO.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
46%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Boulder 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. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Boulder 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.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-b2bQcce.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Boulder Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Boulder Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-br7txfw.png)
American Indian
4%
11%
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Boulder Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Boulder Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-G7Gfh4.png)
Asian
n/a
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Boulder Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Boulder Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2006-07 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-f8cNlq.png)
Hispanic
7%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Boulder Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Boulder Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-uv4Uvp.png)
Black
n/a
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Boulder Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Boulder Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-b2DyX3J.png)
White
80%
78%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Boulder Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Boulder Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-byWc0GC.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Boulder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Boulder Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-zT7H9d.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Boulder Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Boulder Elementary School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-mWLQLW.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Montana.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-mWLQLu.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Boulder Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Boulder Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/48000/48111/boulder-elementary-school-chart-bpGDgJe.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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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 #169 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
138 students attend Boulder Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Boulder Elementary School 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 Elementary School?
Boulder Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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
What school district is Boulder Elementary School part of?
Boulder Elementary School is part of Boulder Elem School District.
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