Basin Elementary School District

30 N. Quartz
Basin, MT 59631
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Basin Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 19 students in Basin Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Basin Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
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

Basin Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 347 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#80 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
<50%
35%
<50%
46%

Students by Ethnicity:

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

This School District
This State (MT)
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)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Basin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 North Quartz
Basin, MT 59631
(406) 225-3211
Grades: PK-6
| 19 students

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 rank of Basin Elementary School District?
Basin Elementary School District is ranked #22 out of 347 school districts in Montana (top 10%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 30% in MT
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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