Broadus Elementary School District

500 North Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 153 students in Broadus Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Broadus Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).

Overview

This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
153 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Broadus Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (MT)
#206 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
31%
37%
35-39%
46%
21-39%
37%
(2022-23)
17.3%
35.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.40
% American Indian
3%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
87%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,425 is higher than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,673 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$2,442 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$2,389 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,425
$16,573
Spending / Student
$20,673
$16,214

Best Broadus Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Broadus 7-8
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 N Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317
(406) 436-2658
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Broadus School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
518 N Trautman
Broadus, MT 59317
(406) 436-2637
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Broadus Elementary School District?
Broadus Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 153 students.
What is the rank of Broadus Elementary School District?
Broadus Elementary School District is ranked #247 out of 332 school districts in Montana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Broadus Elementary School District?
87% of Broadus Elementary School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Broadus Elementary School District?
Broadus Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Broadus Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,673 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 153 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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