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Alder Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 11 students in Alder Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Alder Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.17, which is less than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
839 Schools
# Students
11 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
47%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)47.1%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
9%
1%
% White
91%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$385,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$407,000
$2,298 MM
Best Alder Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alder School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
36 Upper Ruby River Rd
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Alder, MT 59710
(406) 842-5285
Gr: PK-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alder Elementary School District?
Alder Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 11 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Alder Elementary School District?
91% of Alder Elementary School District students are White, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alder Elementary School District?
Alder Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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