Serving 33 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lamotte School ranks in the top 5% 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 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MT
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: LaMotte School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bozeman, MT school district, covering approximately 69.3 square miles. Most students live within a typical 10-12 minute drive, with an average distance of 4.4 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 8.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lamotte School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lamotte School's student population of 33 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Rankings
Lamotte School ranks within the top 5% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamotte School is 0.12, 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
#8 out of 696 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
3%
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
94%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.2%
35.9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lamotte School's ranking?
Lamotte School is ranked #8 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Lamotte School often compared to?
Lamotte Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Irving School, Longfellow School, Willow Creek School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lamotte School?
33 students attend Lamotte School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lamotte School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lamotte School?
Lamotte School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lamotte School offer ?
Lamotte School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lamotte School part of?
Lamotte School is part of Lamotte Elementary School District.
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