Arlee Elementary School District

72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 263 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 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
838 Schools
# Students
263 Students
147,418 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,719 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Arlee Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#308 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
16%
37%
20-24%
46%
11-19%
37%
(2022-23)
51.9%
35.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.40
% American Indian
51%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
5%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
26%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,734 is higher than the state median of $15,500. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,643 is higher than the state median of $15,590. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,734
$15,500
Spending / Student
$21,643
$15,590

Best Arlee Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Gr: PK-6 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Arlee 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
72220 Fyant Street
Arlee, MT 59821
(406) 726-3216
Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Arlee Elementary School District?
Arlee Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 263 students.
What is the rank of Arlee Elementary School District?
Arlee Elementary School District is ranked #310 out of 332 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?
51% of Arlee Elementary School District students are American Indian, 26% of students are White, 18% 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 12:1, 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 $21,643 is higher than the state median of $15,590. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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