Absarokee Elementary School District

327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 125 students in Absarokee Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Absarokee Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
125 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Absarokee Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 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)
#208 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
35%
40-44%
46%
30-39%
37%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.40
% American Indian
4%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,584 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,800 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,584
$15,263
Spending / Student
$16,800
$15,352

Best Absarokee Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Absarokee School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
327 S. Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4581
Grades: PK-5
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Absarokee 6-8
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
327 S Woodard Ave
Absarokee, MT 59001
(406) 328-4583
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Absarokee Elementary School District?
Absarokee Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 125 students.
What is the rank of Absarokee Elementary School District?
Absarokee Elementary School District is ranked #232 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Absarokee Elementary School District?
92% of Absarokee Elementary School District students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Absarokee Elementary School District?
Absarokee Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Absarokee Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,800 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 125 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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