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Cooke City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 5 students in Cooke City Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Cooke City Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.48, which is more than the Montana public school average of 0.40.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Montana public school average of 23% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (MT)
# Schools
1 School
843 Schools
# Students
5 Students
149,705 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
10,942 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)n/a
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)n/a
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.48
0.40
% American Indian
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
40%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
60%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$127,000
$2,285 MM
Spending
$133,000
$2,298 MM
Best Cooke City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
101 Broadway
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Cooke City, MT 59020
(406) 838-2285
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cooke City Elementary School District?
Cooke City Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 5 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooke City Elementary School District?
60% of Cooke City Elementary School District students are White, and 40% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cooke City Elementary School District?
Cooke City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.
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