Top Rankings
Basin 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 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 19 students in Basin Elementary School District.
Public School in Basin Elementary School District have an average reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public schools of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
19 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Overall District Rank
#279 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.40
% American Indian
21%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
74%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$329,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$343,000
$2,298 MM
Best Basin Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 North Quartz
Basin, MT 59631
(406) 225-3211
Basin, MT 59631
(406) 225-3211
Gr: PK-6 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Basin Elementary School District?
Basin Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 19 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Basin Elementary School District?
74% of Basin Elementary School District students are White, 21% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Basin Elementary School District?
Basin Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
Recent Articles
Why Single-Sex Public Schools are Growing in Popularity
This article examines the growing trend of single-sex public schools in the United States. It explores the potential benefits, research findings, and controversies surrounding gender-specific education, as well as the factors driving its increasing popularity among parents and educators.
When Teachers Cheat: The Standardized Test Controversies
Teachers across the country are being accused of cheating on standardized tests, using erasers to conveniently change their students’ answers. However, are these teachers driven to cheat because the funding system is flawed?
When Field Trips Turn Deadly: Who is Responsible?
Recent deaths during field trips have parents and school officials questioning the safety of these excursions. Learn about these tragedies and what parameters should be in place to ensure a safe field trip.
