Top Rankings
Butte Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,929 students in Butte Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Butte Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
7 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
2,929 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Butte Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 332 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#97 out of 350 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
37%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
46%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)33.7%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 2002–2014. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2020. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
84%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,456 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,573. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,462 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$37 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$12,456
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,462
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Butte Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3000 Continental Drive
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2850
Gr: PK-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Margaret Leary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1301 4 Mile Vue Rd
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2550
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Whittier School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2500 Sherman
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2890
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
West Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 S Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2700
Gr: PK-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Emerson School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1924 Phillips Ave
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Kennedy School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 N Emmett
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2450
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
East Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Grand Avenue
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Butte, MT 59701
(406) 533-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 664 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Butte Elementary School District?
Butte Elementary School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,929 students.
What is the rank of Butte Elementary School District?
Butte Elementary School District is ranked #156 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Butte Elementary School District?
84% of Butte Elementary School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Butte Elementary School District?
Butte Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Butte Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,462 is less than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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