Baker K-12 Schools

1015 S 3rd W
Baker, MT 59313
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Baker K-12 Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 258 students in Baker K-12 Schools. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Montana.
Public Elementary Schools in Baker K-12 Schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Montana public elementary school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public elementary school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
4 Schools
515 Schools
# Students
450 Students
95,874 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
6,951 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Baker K-12 Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 333 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#129 out of 350 school districts
(Top 50%)
36%
37%
45%
46%
35-39%
37%
(21-22)
≥90%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.40
% American Indian
3%
11%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
93%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,724 is higher than the state median of $15,312. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,404 is higher than the state median of $15,401. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,724
$15,312
Spending / Student
$21,404
$15,401

Best Baker K-12 Schools Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Longfellow School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 West Lincoln
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2426
Gr: 3-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln School
10 W Center Avenue
Baker, MT 59313
(406) 778-2022
Gr: PK-2 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Recent Articles

Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Public School Transportation & Commute Planning Guide
Learn how public school transportation and commute planning can help families prepare for the coming school year safely and efficiently.
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
New Public School Safety Protocols 2025–26 Guide
Learn how new public school safety protocols for 2025–26 affect students, parents, and schools nationwide.
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
How Technology Transforms Education in 2025
Explore how technology shapes learning today, with updated data, policy context, trends, and real-world implications for students, educators, and families.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MT)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Quick Links