Top Rankings
Arlee Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 247 students in Arlee Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Arlee Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
247 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
26 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Arlee Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#308 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.40
% American Indian
53%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
25%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
17%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,142 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,045 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,142
$15,263
Spending / Student
$23,045
$15,352
Best Arlee Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Arlee 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Gr: 7-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Arlee Elementary School District?
Arlee Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 247 students.
What is the rank of Arlee Elementary School District?
Arlee Elementary School District is ranked #312 out of 334 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Arlee Elementary School District?
53% of Arlee Elementary School District students are American Indian, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Arlee Elementary School District?
Arlee Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Arlee Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,045 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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