Cottonwood Elementary School District

14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Cottonwood Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Montana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 20 students in Cottonwood Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Montana.
Public School in Cottonwood Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Montana public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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
1 School
837 Schools
# Students
20 Students
147,349 Students
# Teachers
2 Teachers
10,712 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Cottonwood Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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)
#46 out of 350 school districts
(Top 20%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

50%
37%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

≥50%
46%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
24%
35.9%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.40

Showing 2012–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
10%
10%

Showing 2006–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
7%
% Black
5%
1%
% White
80%
76%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
5%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

This School District
This State (MT)
Total Revenue
$426,000
$2,442 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$371,000
$2,389 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottonwood School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14627 Wildhorse Road
Havre, MT 59501
(406) 394-2273
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Cottonwood Elementary School District?
Cottonwood Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 20 students.
What is the rank of Cottonwood Elementary School District?
Cottonwood Elementary School District is ranked #95 out of 332 school districts in Montana (top 30%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cottonwood Elementary School District?
80% of Cottonwood Elementary School District students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cottonwood Elementary School District?
Cottonwood Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Montana state average of 14:1.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 20 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Top 20% in MT
  • : 50% (Top 10%)
  • : ≥50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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