Top Rankings
Anderson 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 are 2 public schools serving 221 students in Anderson Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Anderson Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
2 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
221 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Anderson 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
#1 out of 350 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.4%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
10%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 32-year historical data
% Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Hispanic
6%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,534 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,271 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$3 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,534
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,271
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Anderson Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anderson 7-8
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Gr: 7-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Anderson School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10040 Cottonwood Road
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Bozeman, MT 59718
(406) 587-1305
Gr: PK-6 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Anderson Elementary School District?
Anderson Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 221 students.
What is the rank of Anderson Elementary School District?
Anderson Elementary School District is ranked #1 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 Anderson Elementary School District?
86% of Anderson Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Anderson Elementary School District?
Anderson Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Anderson Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,271 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 43% over four school years.
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