Top Rankings
Augusta Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 98 students in Augusta Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Augusta Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
98 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Augusta Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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
#47 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)29.2%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2008–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 33-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,214 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,694 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$1 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$13,214
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,694
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Augusta Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Augusta Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Gr: PK-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Augusta 7-8
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Broadway
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Augusta, MT 59410
(406) 562-3384
Gr: 7-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Augusta Elementary School District?
Augusta Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 98 students.
What is the rank of Augusta Elementary School District?
Augusta Elementary School District is ranked #139 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta Elementary School District?
89% of Augusta Elementary School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Augusta Elementary School District?
Augusta Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Augusta Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,694 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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