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Ashland Elem 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 2023-24 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 82 students in Ashland Elem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Ashland Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 22% (majority American Indian).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
832 Schools
# Students
82 Students
149,290 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,068 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Ashland Elem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 338 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#320 out of 340 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
47%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.38
# American Indian Students
71 Students
15,994 Students
% American Indian Students
87%
11%
# Asian Students
n/a
1,025 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
8,352 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
5%
# Black Students
n/a
1,102 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
6 Students
115,913 Students
% White Students
7%
78%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
283 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
6,620 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
419
# Students in K Grade:
17
12,862
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
11,175
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
11,224
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
11,162
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
11,204
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
11,403
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
11,228
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
11,740
# Students in 8th Grade:
4
12,102
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
12,173
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
11,749
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
10,745
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
10,104
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,000 is higher than the state median of $17,833. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,512 is higher than the state median of $16,842. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$2 MM

Spending
$2 MM
$2 MM

Revenue / Student
$25,000
$17,833

Spending / Student
$26,512
$16,842

Best Ashland Elem School District Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashland 7-8
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8 Old Mission Road
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Ashland, MT 59003
(406) 784-2568
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ashland Elem School District?
Ashland Elem School District manages 2 public schools serving 82 students.
What is the rank of Ashland Elem School District?
Ashland Elem School District is ranked #250 out of 338 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland Elem School District?
87% of Ashland Elem School District students are American Indian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ashland Elem School District?
Ashland Elem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 13:1.
What is Ashland Elem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,512 is higher than the state median of $16,842. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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