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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 2025-26 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
840 Schools
# Students
19 Students
149,638 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
10,935 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 (2025-26)
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.
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