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Chinook Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 215 students in Chinook Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
Public Schools in Chinook Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Montana public school average of 24% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
3 Schools
837 Schools
# Students
215 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Chinook 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.
Overall District Rank
#304 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.1%
35.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.40
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
Showing 1995–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
7%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
80%
76%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,051 is higher 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 $16,405 is higher than the state median of $16,214. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$2,442 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$2,389 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,051
$16,573
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,405
$16,214
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Chinook Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartland Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2105 Woodpile Road
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Gr: PK-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Meadowlark School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
623 New York
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2033
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Chinook 7-8
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
528 Ohio
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2237
Chinook, MT 59523
(406) 357-2237
Gr: 7-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chinook Elementary School District?
Chinook Elementary School District manages 3 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Chinook Elementary School District?
Chinook Elementary School District is ranked #299 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Montana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chinook Elementary School District?
80% of Chinook Elementary School District students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chinook Elementary School District?
Chinook Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Chinook Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,405 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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