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Colstrip 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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 351 students in Colstrip 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 Colstrip Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
2 Schools
843 Schools
# Students
351 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Colstrip Elementary School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 334 school districts in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#296 out of 350 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.40
% American Indian
40%
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
44%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,436 is higher than the state median of $15,263. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,595 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$2,285 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$2,298 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,436
$15,263
Spending / Student
$21,595
$15,352
Best Colstrip Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Butte Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Durango Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Frank Brattin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
216 Olive Drive
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Colstrip, MT 59323
(406) 748-4699
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Colstrip Elementary School District?
Colstrip Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 351 students.
What is the rank of Colstrip Elementary School District?
Colstrip Elementary School District is ranked #289 out of 334 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 Colstrip Elementary School District?
44% of Colstrip Elementary School District students are White, 40% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Colstrip Elementary School District?
Colstrip Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
What is Colstrip Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,595 is higher than the state median of $15,352. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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