Bonner Elementary School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public schools in Bonner Elementary School District, serving 357 students. Bonner Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Montana.
Public schools in Bonner Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Montana public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 50% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
The top ranked public schools in Bonner Elementary School District are Bonner School and Bonner 7-8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 21% (majority American Indian).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Montana public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Bonner Elementary School District |
| School District Website | http://bonner.k12.mt.us |
| School District Phone Number | (406) 258-6151 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 08 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MT) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 824 Schools |
| # of Students | 357 Students | 147,122 Students |
| # of Teachers | 25 Teachers | 10,494 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Bonner Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 350 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #268 out of 350 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 51% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.37 |
| # of American Indian Students | 23 Students | 16,705 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 6% | 11% |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 1,123 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 13 Students | 6,836 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 5% |
| # of Black Students | 3 Students | 1,264 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 1% |
| # of White Students | 299 Students | 115,493 Students |
| % White Students | 84% | 78% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 2 Students | 335 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 16 Students | 5,365 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 943 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 34 | 11,711 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 41 | 11,414 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 30 | 11,153 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 37 | 11,569 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 45 | 11,982 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 45 | 11,729 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 37 | 11,819 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 43 | 11,250 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 45 | 11,233 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 11,309 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 10,939 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 10,392 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 9,679 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,706 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,874 is less than the state median of $16,673. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MT) |
| Total Revenue | $4 MM | $2 MM |
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| Spending | $4 MM | $2 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,706 | $16,845 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,874 | $16,673 |
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Bonner Elementary School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Bonner School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50%9045 Hwy 200 E10
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 258-6151
Grades: PK-6 | 269 students
- Bonner 7-8 Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:2/Bottom 50%9045 Hwy 200 E10
Bonner, MT 59823
(406) 258-6151
Grades: 7-8 | 88 students
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