Top Rankings
Amsterdam Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 149 students in Amsterdam Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Amsterdam Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
837 Schools
# Students
149 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Amsterdam Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#2 out of 350 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
37%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.1%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
88%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,369 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,430 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,369
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$11,430
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Amsterdam Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amsterdam School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
6360 Camp Creek Road
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7216
Manhattan, MT 59741
(406) 282-7216
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Amsterdam Elementary School District?
Amsterdam Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 149 students.
What is the rank of Amsterdam Elementary School District?
Amsterdam Elementary School District is ranked #2 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Amsterdam Elementary School District?
88% of Amsterdam Elementary School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Amsterdam Elementary School District?
Amsterdam Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Amsterdam Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,430 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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