Top Rankings
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 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 82 students in Ashland Elem 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 Ashland Elem School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% 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
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
831 Schools
# Students
82 Students
149,239 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
11,109 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Ashland Elem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#333 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
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
115,862 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
12,858
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
11,166
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
11,221
# Students in 3rd Grade:
8
11,154
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
11,197
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
11,399
# Students in 6th Grade:
9
11,219
# Students in 7th Grade:
4
11,735
# Students in 8th Grade:
4
12,100
# 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 $34,866 is higher than the state median of $15,311. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $39,293 is higher than the state median of $15,400. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,866
$15,311
Spending / Student
$39,293
$15,400
Best Ashland Elem School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
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 #321 out of 347 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $39,293 is higher than the state median of $15,400. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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