Basin Elementary School District

30 N. Quartz
Basin, MT 59631
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 8 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 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
839 Schools
# Students
8 Students
147,431 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
10,727 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

This School District
State Average (MT)
#279 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(21-22)
<50%
35%
<50%
46%
(2022-23)
54.5%
35.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
100%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Basin School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
30 North Quartz
Basin, MT 59631
(406) 225-3211
Gr: PK-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Basin Elementary School District?
Basin Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 8 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Basin Elementary School District?
100% of Basin Elementary School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Basin Elementary School District?
Basin Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-06
  • Enrollment: 8 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 0%
  • : <50%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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