Serving 31 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lavina Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Montana state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Montana state average of 24% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MT
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lavina Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lavina Elementary School's student population of 31 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
31 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Lavina Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 696 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lavina Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#403 out of 696 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
13%
7%
Black
n/a
1%
White
84%
76%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
35.9%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lavina Elementary School's ranking?
Lavina Elementary School is ranked #403 out of 696 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MT state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Lavina Elementary School?
31 students attend Lavina Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lavina Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lavina Elementary School?
Lavina Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lavina Elementary School offer ?
Lavina Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lavina Elementary School part of?
Lavina Elementary School is part of Lavina K-12 Schools.
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